Asset Management Bonds Debt
As a self-imposed deadline passes, analysts say the government cannot keep dipping into reserves to make bond payments
Economy & Policy Debt Bonds
President Fernández puts focus on protecting health over the economy, even as a possible default looms
Project & Infrastructure Finance Economy & Policy Corporate & Sovereign Strategy
State government expects more postponements after deciding to call off the bidding for a toll road in June
Economy & Policy Regulation Politics
Government seeks to keep small businesses and self-employed workers afloat during the lockdown
Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Economy & Policy Capital Markets
Central Bank and BNDES offer financial support packages to counter COVID-19
Project & Infrastructure Finance Economy & Policy Regulation
Coronavirus outbreak begins to have an impact on infrastructure investment plans
President Fernández reiterates that the government cannot pay off debt until the economy recovers from a worsening recession
Economy minister calls coronavirus outbreak a hurdle and says the country must reach a deal on its external debt
Bonds Debt Capital Markets
Opposition sees ulterior motives in Maduro's COVID-19 loan request
Economy & Policy Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Debt
Government earmarks half for low-interest loans to sustain production
Economy & Policy Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Capital Markets
Central Bank also offers liquidity lines to banks to "ensure the normal functioning of credit markets"
Government focuses first on trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus
Government could postpone its plans in response to volatility in the financial markets
Rating agency says lower growth prospects, higher debt levels and political uncertainty reflect downside risks
Analysts warn that coronavirus fears and a plunge in oil prices could make it harder to reach a deal as investors look for quality