The region likely will expand by 2.6% next year, but big challenges remain for picking up the pace, World Bank economist says
Author Archives: Lucien Chauvin
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Peru’s economy shrugs off tumult
Fresh data Wednesday show robust expansion despite political chaos, electoral uncertainty
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Suriname weighs financing options to tap oil wealth
Staatsolie could seek a fresh loan deal or consider a bond for its next offshore project, managing director tells LatinFinance
Posted inNew Magazine
Global Trade: A Perfect Storm
If anything is certain, Trump’s tariffs are terrible for business. But for Latin America, the impact of trying to diversify away from the US is likely to be worse.
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Global Trade: A Perfect Storm
If anything is certain, Trump’s tariffs are terrible for business. But for Latin America, the impact of trying to diversify away from the US is likely to be worse.
Posted inDaily Brief
Guyana FinMin untroubled by slower growth forecast
Minister says LatAm’s fastest growing economy will beat IMF projection of 14% this year as oil output picks up
Posted inThe LatAm View
LatAm officials bullish on IDB revamp, infra plan
Trump 2.0 looms large over the annual IDB meeting, but officials say development bank’s agenda remains intact
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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
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Guatemala looks to bond market, PPPs to back infrastructure push
Finance minister eyes US investors following Trump administration’s early overtures
Posted inThe LatAm View
Officials downplay Trump ESG threat, regional divide
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has become more responsive to requests from Latin American countries for funding for social and sustainable programs, according to some officials in the region, who […]