BNDES bets big on critical minerals
Brazilian development bank is reviewing more than 50 projects for funding as global demand rises for rare earths, its president says
Debt
Light to step up investment
After skirting bankruptcy, Rio de Janeiro power company plans a comeback with an extension to its concession contract
Equity
Brazilian IPO market set to rise
BTG Pactual says more than 10 companies are ready to go public in the wake of Compass’ IPO
M&A
MIP to seek $12 bln for Mexico projects
Mexican fund manager plans to raise $2.4 bln per year to fund energy and road investments, says company exec
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