Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray says the two leaders will likely have “direct communication” after an upcoming meeting in Washington between top Mexican and Trump administration officials
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Colombia looks to evict Odebrecht
ANI says it is working on the “definitive exit” of the Brazilian builder
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Colombia moves to annul Odebrecht contract
Brazilian builder allegedly made more than $10m in bribes to secure the contract for the country’s Ruta del Sol 2 toll road
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Moody’s casts negative outlook on LatAm sovereigns
Weak global economic environment and depressed commodity prices keep credit drivers low, rating agency says
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Peru holds rates
Central bank keeps benchmark lending rate at 4.25% for the 12th month in a row
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Peru puts price tag on Odebrecht scandal
Brazilian builder’s bribes cost the Peruvian economy $283m, comptroller says
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Peru says Odebrecht bribery scandal cost the economy $283m
The Brazilian builder has admitted to paying $29m in bribes to win public works contracts in Peru between 2005 and 2014
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Brazil cuts benchmark rate to 13%
Central bank takes cue from falling inflation and weaker-than-expected economic activity
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How Argentina’s tax amnesty could be a boon for its local capital markets
With global investor interest in Argentina expected to moderate this year, a plan to encourage Argentines to bring home their undeclared overseas assets could boost the local capital markets
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Borrowing close to home to get easier in Brazil, tougher in Mexico
Latin America’s three largest local bond markets offer a study in contrast. Colombia’s market is gaining steam and becoming more accessible to companies beyond the top-rated issuers. But it still […]