Latin America

The two front-runners in Mexico's presidential election are both women.

Astronomical inflation propels an unorthodox candidate to the top of Argentina's presidential polls.

Brazil displaces the US as the world's largest exporter of corn.

Roberto Campos Neto, governor of the Banco Central Do Brasil, discusses growth trajectories and inflation prospects for South America’s leading economy.

The policy rate pivots in Brazil and Chile follow similar moves from two smaller Latin American central banks, namely Costa Rica and Uruguay.

The country seeks increased investment after an expected short economic contraction.

Central America is split between nations that want to join the de-dollarization effort led by BRICS and others like Costa Rica which is considering formal dollarization.

By providing a secure platform for tokenizing traditional financing documents into “on-chain” tradable nonfungible tokens, Visa’s solution will enable farmers to receive loans with customized terms.

Colombia’s economic rebound enters a transitional phase.

Already active, the bank will launch its proprietary Atlas Pay platform in the region, a virtual wallet with built-in services.

Renewed regional integration drives the agenda in Latin America.

Central America forms new, integrated markets to fuel the region’s bounce-back.

Brazil’s old problems require new solutions from the returning president. 

BBVA has entered the Central American market through an alliance with BAC Credomatic and is offering transnational transaction services.

Home-grown grain may be the solution to the global wheat shortage caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Without a majority in Congress, Dina Boluarte's ability to govern is limited.

Fernando Haddad's appointment as finance minister has divided Brazilian economists.

Greater remittances mean greater economic growth for Latin America.

Global Finance presents the best private banks in the Caribbean.

Global Finance names the best private banks in Latin America.