Outgoing CEO has been with Itaú for 15 years, will leave Brazilian group entirely in May
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Argentina blocks Telecom-Telefónica deal
Government issues six-month injunction on concerns the acquisition will give Telecom a dominant position in the local market
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Aramco buys Primax
Acquisition of Peruvian fuel retailer will reportedly cost Saudi oil giant $3.5 bln
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US fintech raises debt for Mexico expansion
Digital lending platform Tala closes debt facility with Neuberger Berman for up to $150 mln
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Petro drafts in new Colombia FinMin
Colombia’s president reportedly clashed with his outgoing finance minister over spending limits
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Adecoagro and Tether extend talks
Argentine-based agribusiness entered exclusive talks about takeover bid from cryptocurrency firm last month
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Trump pauses auto tariffs for Mexico, Canada
Automotive sector had most to lose from the blanket tariff on imports that took effect on Tuesday
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US tariffs could weigh on LatAm sovereign ratings: Fitch
Trump’s policies pose risks to growth, but countries in region have limited scope to respond with fiscal and monetary stimulus, ratings agency says
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Calleja replaces Almacenes Éxito CFO
Incoming finance chief Fernando Carbajal is currently CFO at the Colombian firm’s parent company, Grupo Calleja
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Telefónica Móviles Argentina gets new CEO
Gabriel Speratti takes helm of Argentine mobile phone business as Spanish parent exits the country