Brazil’s state-owned postal services extends negotiations on a temporary contract with Banco do Brasil
Category: Loans
CorpBanca could upsize next loan
Colombian bank could sign a $225m syndicated loan from 12 banks later this week
IDB grants credit lines to Uruguay
Multilateral lender approves a total of $600m in financing for rural road projects and fiscal management
Microcredit: Blazing a path
For years, Bolivia has pushed to make microfinance a part of the country’s financial mainstream. Now, several Latin American nations are trying to follow in its footsteps.
Fintech: Gaining traction
Hundreds of Brazilian startups are snapping at the heels of the country’s biggest banks, but a top-heavy market, complicated regulations and a lack of funding pose hurdles.
Loans news: A fresh push
Bankers hope a new pipeline financing for Mexican borrower Fermaca will reinvigorate the market, as infrastructure developers appear to favor mini-perms.
IFC talks funding plans for São Paulo roads
Multilateral lender says it could cover 30% of investments through A/B loans or guarantees
Pemex upsizes latest revolver
Mexico’s state-owned energy company signs a three-year, $1.5bn loan with 17 banks
LatAm borrowers brace for higher funding costs
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election may cause a short-term impact on borrowing costs
Trump victory signals higher funding costs for LatAm borrowers
But much like Brexit, an initial negative reaction could give way to smoother markets, sources say
