Trump 2.0 looms large over the annual IDB meeting, but officials say development bank’s agenda remains intact
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As global risks abound, LatAm shows resilience
As fears of a US downturn rattle markets, bankers, investors and policy makers are optimistic Latin American economies can withstand the turbulence
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Officials say IDB Invest capital increase on track despite US doubts
Government and bank officials downplay risk that the IDB Invest’s biggest shareholder, the US, will renege on a pledge to expand its lending capacity
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Panama unfazed by Trump canal threats, says FinMin
Chapman expects US rhetoric to be “short-lived” and also says cutting Panama’s budget deficit is “non-negotiable” after last year’s ratings downgrade
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Paraguay’s funding work is done for the year: FinMin
Finance minister Fernández tells LatinFinance the government has more financing available than it needs
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Bahamas says investors hungry for new issuance
Economic Affairs Minister Halkitis says the government will make a decision on raising debt when interest rates “seem right”
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Guatemala looks to bond market, PPPs to back infrastructure push
Finance minister eyes US investors following Trump administration’s early overtures
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Banco do Brasil leans into ESG
Senior executive says bank is committed to its green financing policy, even if banks elsewhere are reviewing theirs
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Officials downplay Trump ESG threat, regional divide
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has become more responsive to requests from Latin American countries for funding for social and sustainable programs, according to some officials in the region, who […]
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LatAm hunkers down for trade war, and worse
As a new Trump tariff deadline looms, government officials in Latin America worry about the impact on interest rates, capital flows, and geopolitical stability