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April 4, 2025
Week 14, 2025 - Latin America
Navigating Change: Regional Opportunities in an Uncertain World. After years of turbulence, Latin America entered 2025 with a rare macroeconomic opportunity: growth has stabilized, inflation is down, and public debt is leveling off. But with global risks rising and productivity still weak, the question is whether this calm can be turned into something more lasting.
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March 28, 2025
Week 13, 2025 - Latin America
The Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Latin America. Despite having some of the world’s most valuable natural resources, Latin America has lagged in using sovereign wealth funds as a tool for long-term development and stability. Unlike Africa and Southeast Asia, where sovereign vehicles are being used to catalyze growth and attract FDI.
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March 21, 2025
Week 12, 2025 - Latin America
Governments in Latin America Are Missing Billions by Underutilizing Data. Governments across Latin America have built extensive digital infrastructure but are failing to fully leverage their data for decision-making. While 100% of surveyed countries have public financial management (PFMIS) and tax systems (TaxMIS), their use of advanced analytics remains limited.
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March 14, 2025
Week 11, 2025 - Latin America
VC Funding in Latin America. Venture capital in Latin America continues to adjust after the 2021 funding peak, with investors prioritizing sustainability over rapid growth. While total investment remains well below its highs, 2024 shows early signs of stabilization—but only for startups meeting stricter financial expectations.
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March 12, 2025
Latin America Structured Finance Outlook 2025: Key Trends and Challenges
Latin America’s structured finance market is expected to grow moderately in 2025, driven by corporate funding needs, infrastructure financing, and a stable investment environment. Despite economic uncertainties, S&P Global Ratings forecasts $35 billion in structured finance issuance, marking a 5% increase from 2024. While Brazil
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March 10, 2025
Brazil’s Increasing Role in Major Global Forums
In recent years, Brazil has emerged as a key player in shaping global policy through its leadership roles in major international forums. From hosting the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 2024 to convening the COP30 climate conference in Belém and the BRICS Summit in 2025, Brazil is using its platform to push for a more inclusive, sustainable, and multipolar world order.
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March 7, 2025
Week 10, 2025 - Latin America
Brazil’s Role in Major Global Forums. Following its G20 presidency in 2024, Brazil continues to play a central role in global discussions in 2025 by hosting the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and COP30 in Belém. These events highlight Brazil’s ongoing participation in shaping global policy discussions.
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February 28, 2025
Week 9, 2025 - Latin America
Structured finance refers to complex financial instruments used to manage risk and provide liquidity, often through securitization of assets such as mortgages, loans, and future cash flows. In Latin America, structured finance plays a crucial role in corporate funding, infrastructure investment, and alternative lending mechanisms. Structured
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February 25, 2025
Significance of Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is one of the most strategic waterways in global trade, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and significantly reducing shipping times. Its economic, geopolitical, and environmental impact makes it a critical asset not just for Panama but for the global economy. Recent developments, including U.S. political rhetoric, Chinese investments.
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