Welcome to the The LatAm View from the 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C.
Argentina is dominating the headlines out of Washington this week following a US lifeline to the country that could top $40 billion. Read on for more on this and other stories impacting Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Argentine markets rise on potential new US financing deal
US is working with private sector to create an additional $20 billion facility, but political challenges remain
Weak dollar to keep fueling LatAm bond rush —analysts
Declining interest rates and inflation also a boon, but a slowing US economy poses a big threat
Paraguay to sell bonds in early 2026
Finance minister says new issuance will come as more foreign direct investors bet big on the country
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
Peru’s economy shrugs off tumult
Fresh data Wednesday show robust expansion despite political chaos, electoral uncertainty
From the Q4 Issue
LatAm Markets: Taking flight
A softening dollar is breathing new life into Latin America’s asset markets, drawing investors hungry for yield – despite warnings the greenback’s current weakness may prove short-lived.
Adaptation Finance: The Amazon Gambit
Sustainable debt markets have lost momentum just as Latin America needs them most. As climate disasters multiply and adaptation costs surge, the region is testing new ideas—from national taxonomies to “Amazon bonds”— to get finance flowing again.
Recognizing Outstanding Policy-Makers
Later today
LatinFinance will host a private reception for Argentina’s economic team in Washington DC. Read more on their recognitions here: