Economy Argentina's reserves fall to 17-year low after US$2.6-billion payment to IMF 01-08-2023 16:28 Argentina's Central Bank reserves drop to 2006 levels, raising currency devaluation concerns amid high inflation and an upcoming recession.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY Ibero-American Summit: Leaders sign deal on LatAm food crisis, migration 26-03-2023 17:53 Leaders at Ibero-American Summit commit to fight food insecurity in Latin America, improve migration controls and negotiate more financial support for the region's struggling economies.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Surprise as Ibero-American Summit opens with Maduro in tow 25-03-2023 09:26 XXVIII Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government gets underway in Santo Domingo; President Alberto Fernández among those in attendance, while officials announce Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will also be making a surprise visit to the Dominican Republic.
REGIONAL OUTLOOK IDB predicts 'difficult' 2023 for Latin America 20-03-2023 10:49 Latin America and the Caribbean will experience a "difficult" 2023 with barely one percent growth due to global uncertainty, Inter-American Development Bank warns.
CHURCH ABUSES Pope tells LatAm Church to ‘prioritise’ sexual abuse fight 14-03-2023 17:21 Pope Francis sends message to special congress in Latin America, calling on religious leaders to "prioritise" the battle against sexual abuses and acknowledging that the "mishandling" of such cases represents a "clear danger" to the Catholic Church.
INTERVIEW Todesca Bocco, Argentina's candidate for IDB chief, calls for its ‘transformation’ 17-11-2022 16:17 Cecilia Todesca Bocco, Argentina's Secretary for International Economic Relations and candidate for the presidency of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), outlines her vision for the institution.
Inter-American Development Bank Argentina nominates Cecilia Todesca Bocco for IDB chair 14-11-2022 14:09 Argentina’s government proposes International Economic Relations Secretary Cecilia Todesca Bocco as its pick for the next head of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID).
Inter-American Development Bank Latin America bank to consider five candidates for chief 13-11-2022 12:13 There are five candidates in race to become new chief for the Inter-American Development Bank, a key financial institution for the region.
NEW FUNDING IDB signs off on US$700 million loan for Argentina 12-10-2022 17:01 Inter-American Development Bank announces US$700-million loan to Argentina to "strengthen the country's public finances" and "protect social spending."
Inter-American Development Bank IDB board recommends removing Trump-picked chief Claver-Carone 22-09-2022 23:39 Executive directors of the Inter-American Development Bank unanimously recommend ousting chief Mauricio Claver-Carone after a probe into an alleged romantic relationship with a top aide found he probably violated ethics rules.
Bloomberg New Latin American government bonds are rarest find for EM buyers 05-08-2022 22:16 It’s slim pickings for investors seeking fresh sovereign bonds from Latin America as the region’s pipeline of new foreign debt empties faster than in any other pocket of emerging markets.
Bloomberg Argentina moves to hike key rate by 800bps with local note offer 28-07-2022 16:44 Argentina’s central bank offered its Leliq note, which is used as the benchmark interest rate, at a rate of 60%, representing an 800 basis-point increase and the largest hike in almost three years.
Politics Argentina cabinet reshuffle: rumours of another new economy minister 28-07-2022 13:23 Argentine Government is changing again: Béliz resigns, rumours abound that Sergio Massa will replace Silvina Batakis as economy minister.
Bloomberg IMF sees Argentina committed to programme, with downside risks 26-07-2022 13:27 Officials re-iterate Argentina’s commitment to IMF $44 billion programme, despite economy in deepening crisis and risks on the downside.
BLOOMBERG IDB boosts Latin America ESG bond campaign with US$1-billion push 12-07-2022 15:55 Inter-American Investment Corporation is helping companies in Latin America and the Caribbean bring about US$1 billion of environmental, social and governance bonds.
Education Crisis Report: Latin America's children lost more than a year's learning due to pandemic 05-06-2022 14:02 Children who have returned to school in Latin America after closures imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic have lost between 1 and 1.8 years of learning, according to a new World Bank report.
Ancestry Archive New ancestry archive allows Argentines to track ancestors’ arrival 06-05-2022 18:10 The Centre for Latin American Migration Studies (CEMLA) has created a database spanning 160 years, helping Argentines discover how their ancestors arrived in the country.
TV & Film Argentine TV series 'El Reino' wins big at Platino Awards in Madrid 02-05-2022 15:42 Argentine series, titled in English 'The Kingdom,' won multiple honours Sunday night at the Platino Awards, an event that rewards the best of the Ibero-American audiovisual world.