Central bank keeps its monetary policy rate at 4.25% as inflation slowly reaches the target zone
Category: Economy & Policy
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Mexico’s Ildefonso Guajardo on dealing with the Trump administration
As tensions with the US remain high, Mexico’s economy minister sets out his country’s priorities and plans in a recent interview with LatinFinance
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Escondida mine strike leaves Chile open to recession
Mining companies BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto could not agree with union on staff wages, prompting a halt to services
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Odebrecht’s bribery scandal casts a shadow over Latin America
The shock waves are not just hitting Odebrecht and its partners but also infrastructure and project finance markets across the region
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Brazil adds to concessions pipeline
Brazil’s Investment Partnerships Program adds 55 new projects with more than $14bn in estimated investments
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Panama receives zero bids for port terminal concession
ACP had qualified four bidders for the 20-year concession, with $800m in estimated investments
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Prosecutors target Peru’s president in Odebrecht bribery probe
Judicial officials in Peru have called for an investigation into whether an investment fund linked to President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski received illicit payments from the Brazilian builder
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LatAm capital flows set for downturn
Colombia may enjoy improved capital flows, but economic and political uncertainty have hurt Brazil and Mexico
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For Peru’s SMEs, less cumbersome government regulations are just the beginning
Peru is dumping onerous rules in a move the government hopes will ease the way for small companies to register, pay tax and offer employee benefits. But business owners say more needs to be done