As worries grow over the government’s ability to win approval of unpopular measures, Colombia’s finance minister says it can pass a package of tax hikes needed to retain the country’s investment grade
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Colombia holds rates
Central bank leaves its benchmark lending rate at 7.75% for the second month in a row
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Paraguay sees economy growing faster than expected
In an interview, Paraguay’s central bank president says GDP is expected to rise 4% this year, up from previous estimates of 3.5%
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Colombian bonds take a hit after voters reject peace deal
Colombia’s peso and local currency bonds and equites also fell on as markets opened after the vote
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Ecopetrol targets exploration in new business plan
Colombian oil company bases investment plans on steadier oil prices
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Banxico hikes rates again
Mexican central bank bumps up benchmark by 50bp, reacts to currency pressures
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Former Brazil finance minister arrested in Petrobras bribery probe
Antonio Palocci is the second former finance minister detained in less than a week
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Banxico poised to hike rates
Mexican central bank likely to hike its monetary policy by 50bp this week
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Petrobras reveals tough business plan
Brazilian oil company’s new CEO plots further divestment plans and looks to scale back investments
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LatAm remains hot prospect as Fed holds rates
A political shift in the region and investors’ search for yield puts LatAm on course for stronger performances