Argentina’s rescue, U.S. policy shift and surging EM capital flows take center stage at Washington gathering
Author Archives: Lucien Chauvin
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Markets weigh Washington’s new Latin America power play
Investors see opportunity and risk as the U.S. mixes financial aid with military pressure
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Guatemala eyes local currency international bond debut
Following July’s record $1.5bln bond sale, sovereign prepares quetzal-denominated issue as it seeks investment grade
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Peru mulls fundraising options for liability management
Government studies models including a conservation bond similar to Ecuador’s Galápagos deal
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Jamaica targets new investment as economy strengthens
Finance minister says the country is ready to move from stabilization to growth, focusing on energy, infrastructure and private capital inflows
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Banks line up to support $20 billion Argentina private facility
Economy minister tells LatinFinance he is hopeful deal will close “soon” as he seeks to shore up finances
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Mexico defies trade war fears, emerges as key winner in US shift
Once expected to suffer from Washington’s tariff offensive, Mexico is instead benefiting from the US pivot away from China — and could gain even more as the USMCA review nears.
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Caution urged as Suriname braces for oil-fueled boom
Massive offshore finds could turn Suriname into the world’s fastest-growing economy, but economists warn that success will hinge on transparency and prudent management of its new wealth
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Argentine markets rise on potential new US financing deal
US is working with private sector to create an additional $20 billion facility, but political challenges remain
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Weak dollar to keep fueling LatAm bond rush —analysts
Declining interest rates and inflation also a boon, but a slowing US economy poses a big threat