Declining interest rates and inflation also a boon, but a slowing US economy poses a big threat
Category: Latin America
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LatAm GDP poised to undershoot growth imperative
The region likely will expand by 2.6% next year, but big challenges remain for picking up the pace, World Bank economist says
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América Móvil mulls acquisitions
Latin America’s largest telecom firm looking at opportunities as the market consolidates globally, CEO says
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Zorzal buys information security firm
Uruguayan tech company is on a buying spree after going public last year
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Brazilian corporates: battered but not out
Debt problems at several big names are a worry, but it appears contained so far
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Political risks abound as LatAm’s election marathon begins
Support for current crop of leftist leaders has waned, but analysts and investors aren’t expecting a broad shift to the right in votes over the coming year
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Lemon raises funds for expansion
Argentine cryptocurrency exchange plans to expand to four more markets in Latin America
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World Bank praises LatAm’s response to US tariffs
Bank’s chief economist for the region says efforts to diversify exports have been impressive, though trade uncertainty has hurt investment
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Atlas seeks big loan to consolidate LatAm assets
US renewables firm to close a financing deal with a group of international banks by yearend, says company official
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Infra platforms helping LatAm tackle financing challenges
Vehicles that combine different infrastructure projects are a promising development for the sector’s future, bankers and investors say