The sovereign tapped the bond market last month even as its economy contracts, though it has no plans to return “anytime soon,” minister says
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LatAm better positioned to reap benefits of commodities boom: IDB
The region has a “powerful” combination of mineral, energy and agricultural resources, and has made strides in better managing this wealth, bank official says
Posted inEconomy & PolicyIMF/World Bank Bangkok 2026
Small AI can aid LatAm productivity gap: World Bank
The region could see big benefits from AI but not necessarily in the headline-grabbing large models, says senior World Bank official
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Dollar glut sparks rush to bond market in Argentina
Dealmaking has surged in a local market awash with greenbacks, but political risk and higher US yields could push up rates next year
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CNP eyes Prudential exit from Brazil, Mexico
The insurance arm of French bank La Banque Postale is reported to be vying for the assets with US carrier MetLife
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GEB powers up 2027 fundraising plan
The Colombian state-owned power producer is negotiating bank loans and intends to sell its first bonds since 2022, company officials tell LatinFinance
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South America faces potential economic realignment after Brazil vote
An eventual Bolsonaro government would likely embrace the pro-business, Trump-led coalition that’s expanding across the Americas
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LatAm shows resilience, but growth at a standstill: World Bank
The region has resisted external shocks, but the expansion of its largest economies is sluggish, says bank
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Brazilian assets soar as Bolsonaro emerges as favorite to win runoff
Brazilian stocks surge on expectations Flávio Bolsonaro will win the October 25 poll and go on to deliver a badly needed fiscal adjustment
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Acelen in funding talks for biofuel plant
Acelen may fund the $2 bln macauba palm project with a slew of deals from lenders including the World Bank, CEO tells LatinFinance