Chapman expects US rhetoric to be “short-lived” and also says cutting Panama’s budget deficit is “non-negotiable” after last year’s ratings downgrade
Category: Panama
Posted inDaily Brief
LatAm hunkers down for trade war, and worse
As a new Trump tariff deadline looms, government officials in Latin America worry about the impact on interest rates, capital flows, and geopolitical stability
Posted inDaily Brief
Bladex leads syndicated loan to CrediQ
Panama-based multilateral lender and more than a dozen other banks provide funding for Central American vehicle financing firm
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BlackRock, TiL to buy Panama ports
US President Donald Trump says deal is part of his nation’s effort to regain control of Panama Canal
Posted inColombia
Bladex readies Colombia bond debut
Panama-based multilateral lender prepares three-part bond sale in Colombian market
Posted inDaily Brief
Davivienda to buy Scotiabank ops in three markets
Canadian bank will hold 20% stake in Colombian counterpart
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CAF green-lights $2.4 bln in financing
Panama, Chile and Uruguay land biggest funding pledges from Latin American development bank
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Ratings cut for Panama, raised for El Salvador
S&P downgrades Panama to lowest investment grade, as Moody’s bumps up El Salvador for second time this year
Posted inDaily Brief
Bladex to sell more bonds in Mexico
Panama City-based trade finance lender plans to price its second Mexican deal of the year
Posted inThe LatAm View
Panama says funding offers abound
“Having more credit offers than you need” is good problem to have, finance minister says