The high cost of capital was already a hurdle to building much-needed energy infrastructure, and the war could make funds scarcer
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Oil squeeze exposes LatAm’s energy vulnerabilities
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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Sustainability Week 2026: Turning Sustainability Commitments into Bankable Investments
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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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Cencosud buys into Bogotá mall
Chilean retailer is expanding in Latin America after taking over US supermarket chain last year
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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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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
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Iran war stokes LatAm inflation fears
Goldman Sachs’ chief Latin America economist says the surge in oil prices is a big risk for interest rates, so too policy mistakes