With the economy in the doldrums, a far-right libertarian is promising to run a tight fiscal ship, but established parties still have a chance in October’s election.
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IDB Invest debuts new Chile energy bond
The Inter-American Development Bank’s private sector arm creates a new financing facility for Chilean power companies affected by recent reforms
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Argentina shifts to the right in primary election
Far-right Javier Milei, once a wildcard, emerges with the most votes, followed by center-right party
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Lula unveils new infrastructure program
Brazil’s president is set to outline an almost $50 bln public investment plan on Friday, raising analyst concerns about a potential deterioration in public finances
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Argentina seeks to prevent airline privatization
Ruling party lawmaker introduces a bill to require congressional approval for a sale of Aerolíneas Argentinas
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Argentina braces for next targets for IMF loan
Economy minister says the next president should cut ties with the multilateral lender
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Light files for bankruptcy
Brazilian power company seeks protection from creditors as its financial situation worsens
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Argentina puts focus on climate in IMF talks
Government wants terms for $44 bln loan program to contain climate contingencies, such as more frequent droughts
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Argentina seeks flexibility in IMF loan
Government is struggling to sustain international reserves on low crop exports, flight to dollars
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Enarsa to seek operator for new gas pipeline
State-owned energy company says the winner of an auction will run a new line to serve central Argentina