M&A Equity Economy & Policy
Chamber of Deputies will likely approve a measure to allow the government to sell a stake in the state-owned power company
International Financial Institutions CAF Economy & Policy
Christian Asinelli from Argentina and Sergio Díaz-Granados from Colombnia are in the running to lead the South American development bank
Credit Ratings S&P Global Economy & Policy
Rating agency hints at a downgrade in the next 12 months if the government interferes in the energy sector
Economy & Policy Regulation Politics
Mexican conglomerate could sell or cancel the Tía María copper project if the apparent president-elect increases taxes and royalties, analysts say
Mexican president picks economic adviser Rogelio Ramírez de la O to replace Arturo Herrera, who has been nominated to lead the central bank
Economy & Policy Politics Mexico
AMLO's left-wing coalition does not appear to have enough votes to change the constitution, analysts say
Energy Electricity Oil
AMLO's Morena party could usher in changes that weaken the prospects for private investments in the sector, analysts say
Debt Equity Corporate & Sovereign Strategy
Results in Peru's presidential run-off could affect the Tía María copper project, while strained relations with AMLO could hinder plans in Mexico
Project & Infrastructure Finance Toll Road Ports
Infrastructure Minister Tarcísio Freitas says Congress is set to pass a bill to scrap the withholding tax on project bonds issued abroad
Regulation Politics Energy
Bento Albuquerque also says Brazil is well positioned to benefit from a "virtuous" cycle in commodity prices over the next two to three years
Economy & Policy Politics Regulation
Brazil's Senate has one month to approve a presidential decree for a capital increase in the state-owned power company
Politics ESG Green Washing
Febraban says its members are serious about their commitments to green financing in the country
Febraban counters that its members will be required to demand proof of environmental licensing before granting loans
Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Economy & Policy Bonds
Sovereign issuer has little time to renegotiate a tax reform bill that will preserve its investment-grade status
Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Economy & Policy Debt
Brazilian water and sewage companies bid $4.2 bln for concessions from the Rio de Janeiro state water company