As a new Trump tariff deadline looms, government officials in Latin America worry about the impact on interest rates, capital flows, and geopolitical stability
Author Archives: Lucien Chauvin
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Honduras may add nature swap to financing options
A new green bond issue is also under consideration, finance minister says
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Jamaica eschews new debt, eyes growth – minister
Official says debt consolidation remains top priority as economic turnaround notches new records
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Uruguay says more bonds in pipeline
The new government plans one or two more cross-border deals in 2025 to cover financing needs, finance minister says
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LatAm braces for US multilateralism backlash
Trump’s foreign policy overhaul has raised fears that a US withdrawal from development banks such as IDB would constrain their lending capacity
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Uruguay Finance Minister: Setting the Agenda—Gabriel Oddone
LatinFinance: What are your plans for spurring economic growth? Where will the revenue come from to finance the administration’s priority projects? Gabriel Oddone: We are dealing with question marks in […]
Posted inThe LatAm View
Rising crime spooks LatAm nations, investors
Multilateral banks voice concerns about impact of crime and insecurity on economic stability
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Peru banks on new mega port for growth
Finance Minister José Arista says Chinese-built port will be game-changer for country
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Red-hot Guyana remains on bond market sidelines
Economy is forecast to expand by 42% and the government is wary of it overheating, finance minister tells LatinFinance
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Guatemala mulls local currency issuance in 2025
Country’s macroeconomic stability, low debt and steady currency would support international issuance in quetzales, says minister