Héctor Valdez is one of the longest-serving central bank governors in Latin America and the Caribbean, having run the Dominican Republic’s monetary authority for all but four years since August 1994. Today, he has plenty of reasons to be upbeat on the Caribbean nation’s future.
Author Archives: Lucien Chauvin
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Dominican Republic: Investment- Capital Courtship
Foreign investment in the Dominic Republic is on the rise – especially in energy, tourism and logistics. The government is taking steps to attract more flows while it seeks an investment grade credit rating.
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Uruguay considers global bond, works with IDB on loan
Sovereign is not in a rush to issue a bond, but it sees plenty of investor interest, a senior official said
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Peru bets on new port hub for growth
Government will hold roadshows to drum up interest in the project, while it also considers options to meet its own financing needs
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World Bank-IMF meetings end amid heightened global anxiety
Officials and financiers contend with multiple flashpoints as annual meetings conclude
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Exclusive: Colombia seeks sovereign SLL in wake of Uruguay deal
Finance minister confirms talks, eyes local green bond before year end
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World Bank tests new debt strategies in LatAm
Latin America and Caribbean is set to benefit from new tools and approaches to reducing debt, bank official tells LatinFinance
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Guyana pledges to fortify non-oil economy
Government eyes infrastructure investment amid multi-billion dollar capex drive, Finance minister tells LatinFinance
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Jamaica set for private capital boost – FinMin
Finance minister tells LatinFinance new deal with IFIs will help turn tide on weak growth outlook
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Barbados seeks allies to build financial, climate ‘resilience’
Island nation is using financial innovation to pay down debt, build climate resilience, finance minister tells LatinFinance