An uncertain outlook for free trade in North America has suppressed Mexican FDI and shifted capital toward AI, data centers and semiconductors
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South America faces potential economic realignment after Brazil vote
An eventual Bolsonaro government would likely embrace the pro-business, Trump-led coalition that’s expanding across the Americas
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Cemex in talks to sell French ops
Mexican cement maker could finalize a deal by yearend, as it looks to expand in other markets such as the US
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Argentina may struggle to attract foreigners to power plant sale
The privatization will likely be dominated by local bidders as international companies focus on the US data-center boom, say industry execs
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GEB to list ADRs
State-owned Colombian energy firm says it wants greater access to international capital and to diversify its investor base
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Latin America’s rates may diverge as Fed hikes begin
The region’s central bankers may make minor rate hike or delay cuts as inflation risks reemerge
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Mexico’s private credit market poised for growth
Demand for credit for acquisitions, refinancing, nearshoring and infrastructure is driving this, a Moody’s executive says
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Argentina puts focus on accelerating growth
A preliminary financing deal with US trade agency will help expand exports, Milei says
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Argentina’s YPF lines up EXIM loan for LNG
US import-export bank considers financing part of the huge project for exporting natural gas from Vaca Muerta in Patagonia
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Talos Energy buys Shell offshore oil assets
The US oil company backed by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim and Ridgewood pick up several deepwater assets in the Gulf of Mexico