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Global crisis fears cloud LatAm outlook
Although region is not immune to economic turmoil, it may prove its resilience having traversed more than its share of crises
IMF warns LatAm faces uncertain fallout from Iran war
Conflict could slow growth, tighten financial conditions and complicate policy choices across the region
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
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
Energy shock undercuts case for rate cuts in LatAm
Iran war-driven oil price surge could delay easing cycles across the region
Brazil forecasts economic boon on oil rally
Officials see positive impact even in the event of strong disruptions to oil supply, but analysts are wary on interest rates
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
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
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
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
LatAm braces for oil price shock
High oil prices could test the region’s recent fiscal advances, as government officials look to help consumers and businesses with energy subsidies
CDB plans to be regular issuer of global bonds
New euro medium term notes program will cut cost of capital and fuel lending needed for Caribbean region’s growth, says top official
T&T keeps door open to more bond sales
Government wants to create some fiscal space before deciding whether to follow up January’s cross-border issuance, minister says
Haiti backing affirmed as oil spike adds to woes
IDB pledges continued support as soaring energy prices look set to compound the crisis-racked country’s myriad problems
IDB prepares for resumption of Venezuela lending
IDB Group is prepared “for if and when” resources can start to flow to Venezuela, says the lender’s president
Latin America seen resilient as Iran war rattles global markets
IIF chief economist says EM capital flows at risk under prolonged energy shock scenario
Iran war oil surge risks upending LatAm investment boom
Energy price shocks and fears of stagflation rattle one of emerging markets’ strongest investment stories
Grain prices could cushion oil shock: Paraguay FinMin
Paraguay, one of the biggest soybean exporters, also has space to run a wider fiscal deficit, minister tells LatinFinance
Mercosur wants to sign two more FTAs this year
Leaders of the South American bloc hope the recent EU trade deal will provide the political will for other pacts
Mining minnow moves to unlock mineral wealth
Paraguay wants to attract the best companies to develop resources required for the energy transition, minister says
Security funding rises as crime becomes top concern
Rising crime is fueling the homicide rate in Latin America and dragging on investment, IDB Group says