Executive secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization says the oil price shock underscores the urgency of accelerating the region’s energy transition
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LatAm has resource buffer if Iran war hurts growth: BlackRock
Region is well-placed to withstand any war-induced global slowdown due to its wealth of metals needed for the AI buildout, senior strategist tells LatinFinance
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Brazil bond investors grow selective
Companies are refinancing debt but at a price, given local risks and volatile global markets, say market sources
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CORRECTION: Omnia close to sewing up funds for TikTok data center
The data center arm of investment firm Patria is raising financing for a digital hub in the northeast of Brazil
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Argentine fintech IPO prospects remain dim
Latin America’s third-largest economy has spawned big names, but IPOs may be a long way off still, experts say
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Debt restructuring stalks Brazil agribusiness
Companies are facing difficulties due to high financing costs and the impact of the war in Iran, says Coface
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Lundin mulls funding options for mega copper mine
Canadian mining firm is looking at alternatives for cheaper funding, CEO says
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CORRECTION: Iran war seen fueling demand for LatAm loan guarantees
World Bank investment guarantee agency will get busier if oil prices remain high and spur volatility in financial markets, official says
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Global crisis fears cloud LatAm outlook
Although region is not immune to economic turmoil, it may prove its resilience having traversed more than its share of crises
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IMF warns LatAm faces uncertain fallout from Iran war
Conflict could slow growth, tighten financial conditions and complicate policy choices across the region