Rodrigo Paz wins as first conservative in 20 years, but his policies may not be enough to stave off a default, analysts warn
Category: Economy & Policy
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Argentina plots return to international bond market
Milei says it will draw on the US currency swap line if it can’t tap the markets, while Trump eyes beef imports
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LatAm dominates IMF meetings as US statecraft looms large
Argentina’s rescue, U.S. policy shift and surging EM capital flows take center stage at Washington gathering
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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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Costa Rica pushes for return to global bond markets
Congressional approval remains key hurdle as San José also eyes a green bond at home, finance minister says
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Chile to stay the course on fiscal discipline – finance chief
Nicolás Grau says fiscal prudence has become a shared priority across the political spectrum ahead of next year’s elections
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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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Haiti seeks $15bln lifeline as gang violence cripples economy
Finance minister says security crisis has had a worse impact than 2010 earthquake
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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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Argentina central bank sets sights on free float
Governor Bausili says a next step is to build up the local capital markets, with banks already looking to boost lending