The shape of the financing for Colombia’s huge highway-building program is coming together, with local pension funds joining banks and development institutions. By Jason Mitchell
Category: Regions
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Cover story: Pragmatism undone
Changing trends in global capital flows may make it harder for populist governments to opt out of international capital markets. But as Argentina’s default shows, the path to pro-market policies is a complicated one. By Katie Llanos-Small
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Colombia investor report: On the road
Colombia is on its way to developed-market status, according to Mauricio Cárdenas, the country’s finance minister. Peace with guerillas and new roads will help.
Posted inMagazine
Peru economy: Helping hand
Peru’s government has taken decisive action to counter a sharp growth slowdown. But the measures have risks, as well as benefits.
By Lucien Chauvin
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Peru energy: Fueling growth
The Gasoducto Sur Peruano project will mark a turning point for Peru, say proponents. That depends on growth in supply and demand for gas.
By Lucien Chauvin
Posted inDaily Brief
Rate hike expected in Colombia
BanRep is likely to increase borrowing costs again, analysts say
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Peru lays out 2015 debt plans
The country’s central government plans to increase public spending by 15% in 2015
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Ecuador negotiating credit with China
Ecuador seeks to renew credit line with China to finance 2015 budget
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Ecuador rewarded with S&P upgrade
S&P says Ecuador has diversified its sources of financing and pursued more pragmatic economic policies