Finance ministries are taking bold action to strengthen their countries’ public finances at a time of severe stress
Category: Economy & Policy
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Dominican Republic Investor Report: The Dominican effect
The Dominican Republic’s economy is outpacing those of big and small countries alike – across Latin America. And prospects are looking up, thanks to a healthy mix of domestic demand, tourism and foreign investment in strategic sectors.
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ENERGY: Balance of power
Scarce and costly energy resources are the biggest constraint facing the Dominican Republic’s economy. But a clutch of fresh initiatives in the sector could finally change the picture.
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ENERGY: The Matrix, Antonio Isa Conde
In early 2016, as the Dominican Republic prepared to launch two new coal-fired plants and made plans to open its borders to international oil exploration, LatinFinance sat down with the Energy and Mines Minister Antonio Isa Conde. The following is an edited transcript of the interview
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COVER STORY ARGENTINA: The agenda Luis Caputo
Argentina is on the cusp of resolving a 15-year dispute with holdout creditors that could spell its return to global financial markets. Finance Secretary Luis Caputo discussed the country’s financial priorities with LatinFinance. The following is an edited transcript of the interview
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COVER STORY ARGENTINA: A delicate art
Although Argentina’s new conservative president has slashed export taxes, lifted currency controls and forged ties with the opposition in efforts to revive the country’s economy, significant challenges remain before investors come storming back
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Interview: Brazil prosecutor Carlos Welter on the Car Wash probe
Brazilian prosecutor Carlos Welter has been part of a team that has recovered billions of reais and targeted some of Brazil’s most powerful elite. Welter spoke to LatinFinance about the investigation and what it means for Brazil
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ANDEAN ECUADOR: Reversal of fortunes
Hampered by low oil prices, Ecuador is facing a budget shortfall this year and may find it hard to make up the difference
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ANDEAN PERU POLITICS: The right turn
The leading candidates in Peru’s presidential race stand to the right of center, but a break-out contender could still make a run for the presidential palace
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Mexico keeps rates steady
On-target inflation, higher oil prices and weak economic growth convince Banxico to leave its benchmark lending rate at 3.75%