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
Category: Loans
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Banco do Brasil leans into ESG
Senior executive says bank is committed to its green financing policy, even if banks elsewhere are reviewing theirs
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IMF confirms Argentina is seeking $20 bln
Multilateral lender says discussions are “very advanced” for the new loan program, but observers say doubts still linger
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CAF, World Bank approve $2.23 bln in financing
Development banks to fund projects in six countries, including infrastructure works in Argentina, Brazil and Chile
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Argentina seeks $20 bln from IMF
Economy Minister Caputo says these and other funds will bolster international reserves so the sovereign can return to the global bond market
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BNDES bags loan from Japanese banks
Brazilian development bank will use the proceeds for investments in energy transmission and biofuel projects
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Caribbean regional banks move to unlock liquidity
Region’s commercial banks have $6 bln in excess liquidity that could be tapped to stimulate growth, says CDB chief
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Argentina courts more lenders as IMF talks advance
Government is reportedly seeking as much as $5 bln from World Bank and IDB to shore up central bank reserves
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Chile bags IDB loan package
Government signs multiple loans to fund infrastructure initiatives, including water and energy projects on Easter Island
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Market Talk: Loans
Lending activity in Latin America is expected to pick up in the second quarter of 2025 after a slack first quarter, led by demand for acquisition and infrastructure financing, analysts […]