Declining interest rates and inflation also a boon, but a slowing US economy poses a big threat
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Paraguay to sell bonds in early 2026
Finance minister says new issuance will come as more foreign direct investors bet big on the country
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LatAm GDP poised to undershoot growth imperative
The region likely will expand by 2.6% next year, but big challenges remain for picking up the pace, World Bank economist says
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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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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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As global risks abound, LatAm shows resilience
As fears of a US downturn rattle markets, bankers, investors and policy makers are optimistic Latin American economies can withstand the turbulence
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Officials say IDB Invest capital increase on track despite US doubts
Government and bank officials downplay risk that the IDB Invest’s biggest shareholder, the US, will renege on a pledge to expand its lending capacity
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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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Paraguay’s funding work is done for the year: FinMin
Finance minister Fernández tells LatinFinance the government has more financing available than it needs
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Bahamas says investors hungry for new issuance
Economic Affairs Minister Halkitis says the government will make a decision on raising debt when interest rates “seem right”