International attention remained squarely on Argentina Thursday as details emerged on a US-coordinated private sector facility to bolster the country’s finances. LatinFinance caught up with Argentina’s economic team to discuss what comes next. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s comments on covert Venezuela operations poured fuel on a rally in the country’s bonds. Read more on these and other stories in today’s newsletter.
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Banks line up to support $20 billion Argentina private facility
Economy minister tells LatinFinance he is hopeful deal will close “soon” as he seeks to shore up finances
Argentina central bank sets sights on free float
Governor Bausili says a next step is to build up the local capital markets, with banks already looking to boost lending
Venezuela bonds rally on regime change bet
Investors position for gains as odds rise of US-backed transition
Investors edge back into LatAm as rate cuts revive risk appetite
A cautious return of capital could set the stage for steadier markets after years of outflows
Brazil’s debt debate intensifies as fiscal pressures mount
The IMF sees stabilization by 2030, but others warn that fiscal tightening could tip the economy into recession
Mexico defies trade war fears, emerges as key winner in US Shift
Once expected to suffer from Washington’s tariff offensive, Mexico is instead benefiting from the US pivot away from China — and could gain even more as the USMCA review nears.
World Bank reform draws cautious optimism amid push for private-sector financing
Restructuring aligns with a broader multilateral pivot towards mobilizing private capital
Caution urged as Suriname braces for oil-fueled boom
Massive offshore finds could turn Suriname into the world’s fastest-growing economy, but economists warn that success will hinge on transparency and prudent management of its new wealth
IFC seeks to bolster power generation in Haiti
The private sector arm of the World Bank Group signed an agreement to increase renewable energy generation in Les Cayes
From the Q4 Issue
LatAm’s phantom menace
Kenneth Rogoff warns that the real shock for Latin America may come not from tariffs but from a new wave of digital dollars that could upend economic sovereignty across the region.
Excellence in Public Finance: Carlos Fernández
After achieving investment grade and selling its first guarani-denominated bonds, Paraguay is building on its successes to boost investment, productivity and trade, says the country’s economy minister.
Green Finance: Cutting a New Deal
Despite a growing anti-ESG backlash, clean-energy projects in Latin America continue to attract capital — but only when they can promise strong, hard-currency returns.
Mexico Nearshoring: After the Boom
Mexico’s nearshoring bonanza supercharged investment in recent years. Now, rising US tariffs are testing whether that momentum can outlast politics and turn into something more durable.