M&A Central America Latin America
US private equity firm looks to build on three recent deals in Mexico and Colombia, says CEO of new division
Bonds Debt Fixed Income
Central American financial group's local division issues $13 mln in five-year notes to pay off debt and fund investments
Economy & Policy Central America Panama
First Quantum is in a position to restart its Panamanian mine as the local shipping authority says its port can resume loading operations
Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Bonds Debt
Central American financial group's local division now plans to price five-year notes on Wednesday
Credit Ratings Fitch Ratings Central America
Rating agency bumps up the state-owned electric utility company to BB- after lifting the sovereign rating last week.
Costa Rican savings and loan could raise up to $54 mln in the local market
Corporate & Sovereign Strategy International Financial Institutions Debt
Central American development bank provides $400 mln to fight hunger in South America's second largest economy
Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Credit Ratings Fitch Ratings
Rating agency improves the Central American sovereign issuer to BB- on lower debt and controlled spending
International Financial Institutions Debt Loans
Central American development bank provides $450 mln for the Ciudad Gobierno project in San José
Project & Infrastructure Finance Energy Solar
Dutch renewable energy company signs a long-term offtake agreement with local sugar and ethanol producer IMSA
Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Fitch Ratings Upgrade
Rating agency cites the Central American country's "very strong" economic recovery and low fiscal deficits
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Loans Latin America
Ilan Goldfajn, head of the regional development bank, calls it a priority before seeking a capital increase
Corporate & Sovereign Strategy International Financial Institutions International Monetary Fund (IMF)
US-based fund says "risks have not materialized" but warns of speculation and fragility in crypto markets
Equity Funds M&A
Grupo Mariposa's private equity firm gets $300 mln to invest in consumer goods businesses in Latin America and the United States
Central American development bank plans to issue debt in Mexico, Switzerland and Taiwan after raising $1.25 bln last month, CEO says