Latin American development bank authorizes record number of loans, with Ecuador, Chile and El Salvador landing the biggest deals
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LatAm SLB slump reveals impact of high rates, investor scrutiny
Sales of sustainability-linked bonds have collapsed amid concern issuers’ KPIs not sufficiently ambitious or credible
Millicom board shuns Atlas bid
Independent committee set up by telco’s board urges shareholders to reject $2.9 bln offer to take firm private
Latecomer to LatAm ESG market moves to unlock potential
Brazil gets ready to play bigger role in sustainable bond dealmaking
LatAm ESG bond issuers benefiting from ‘greenium,’ sticky investors
Healthy market for sustainable debt allows corporates and sovereigns to obtain lower yields, though investors say demand has limits
Q3 – Shadow of a Doubt
In our cover story this month, we explore prospects for the region’s second-largest economy. Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico’s first woman president in landslide. But the victory also raised alarm for investors, as her leftist coalition secured a near supermajority in Congress.
Will she emerge from the shadow of Andrés Manual López Obrador, her charismatic predecessor and mentor? Or will she press for reforms that could turn away investors? We delve into the economic and financial challenges she faces — and how investors are positioning themselves.
Latin America rides sustainable bond wave
A busy international market is driving supply of ESG bonds from region this year, as new issuers test the waters
Bolivia quells military uprising
Apparent coup attempt was led by head of armed forces, who was subsequently arrested
América Móvil takes control of Chile JV
Mexican telco plans to exercise option to boost stake in 50:50 joint venture with Liberty
ISA finance chief quits
Colombia power firm’s current head of financial resources to take over when Daniel Isaza departs
