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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
LatAm officials bullish on IDB revamp, infra plan
Trump 2.0 loomed large over the IDB annual meeting, but officials say development bank’s agenda remains intact
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
Officials say IDB Invest capital increase on track despite US doubts
Government and bank officials downplay risk that the multilateral’s biggest shareholder, the US, will renege on a pledge to expand its lending capacity
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
Paraguay’s funding work is done for the year: FinMin
Finance minister Fernández tells LatinFinance the government has more financing available than it needs
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”
Guatemala looks to bond market, PPPs to back infrastructure push
Finance minister eyes US investors following Trump administration’s early overtures
Banco do Brasil leans into ESG
Senior executive says bank is committed to its green financing policy, even if banks elsewhere are reviewing theirs
Officials downplay Trump ESG threat, regional divide
Members see IDB as more responsive to sustainability imperative amid concerns over US position
Honduras may add nature swap to financing options
A new green bond issue is also under consideration, finance minister says
Jamaica eschews new debt, eyes growth – minister
Official says debt consolidation remains top priority as economic turnaround notches new records
Costa Rica sees debt reform, IMF deal key to easing liquidity risks
Government expects to get congressional approval by May to step up global bond issuance, finance minister says
Uruguay says more bonds in pipeline
The new government plans one or two more cross-border deals in 2025 to cover financing needs, finance minister says
LatAm braces for US multilateralism backlash
Trump’s foreign policy overhaul has raised fears that a US retreat from development banks such as the IDB would constrain their lending capacity
Caribbean regional banks move to unlock liquidity
Region’s commercial banks have $6 bln in excess liquidity that could be tapped to stimulate growth, says CDB chief
Argentina courts more lenders as IMF talks advance
Government is reportedly seeking as much as $5 bln from World Bank and IDB to shore up central bank reserves
Suriname FinMin urges new IMF program
Finance Minister Stanley Raghoebarsing says the country can’t afford complacency, even with an oil-fueled economic boom on the horizon
Peru doubles down on PPPs after bumper year
The government is reforming its PPP system at a time of renewed investor interest in infrastructure concessions, official says