Although region is not immune to economic turmoil, it may prove its resilience having traversed more than its share of crises
Tag: IDB AM 2026
Posted inDaily Brief
IMF warns LatAm faces uncertain fallout from Iran war
Conflict could slow growth, tighten financial conditions and complicate policy choices across the region
Posted inDaily Brief
Oil surge brings windfall — and risks — for Guyana
Finance minister says higher crude prices to boost revenues but risk fueling inflation as the country pushes to diversify beyond oil
Posted inDaily Brief
Oil surge scrambles LatAm bond deals
Cross-border bond sales have dried up since the start of the Iran war and buyers are likely to get selective when issuers return to market
Posted inThe LatAm View
Energy shock undercuts case for rate cuts in LatAm
Iran war-driven oil price surge could delay easing cycles across the region
Posted inThe LatAm View
Brazil forecasts economic boon on oil rally
Finance ministry sees positive impact even in the event of strong disruptions to oil supply, but analysts are wary on interest rates
Posted inThe LatAm View
CEOs weigh Iran war fallout as costs rise
As oil and commodity prices surge after the Iran conflict, execs say the first ripple effects are reaching corporate balance sheets
Posted inDaily Brief
LatAm’s first green fertilizer plant takes shape
Atome landed multilateral loans to part fund the investment and is seeking private financing for the rest, company exec says
Posted inThe LatAm View
With economy in disarray, Bolivia says new issuance can wait
Paz administration turns to multilaterals and reforms while tackling inflation, high debt and falling gas output
Posted inCaribbean
Jamaica eyes resilience-led rebuild after record hurricane damage
Planning chief says reconstruction strategy could become blueprint for the Caribbean as government seeks $1.3 bln in new borrowing