January 9, 2026 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and the Government of Canada marked a significant milestone in Belize with an innovative USD 27.53 million loan and grant…
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Guatemala: Technical Assistance Report-Strengthening the Forecasting and Policy Analysis System at Bank of Guatemala (BANGUAT)
November 28, 2025 An IMF technical assistance mission to the Banco de Guatemala (BANGUAT) reviewed the central bank’s Forecasting and Policy Analysis System (FPAS) to strengthen monetary policy making under…
Panama Canal moves ahead on strategic developments
By: Staff Writer November 8, 2025 The Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez said during a recent interview that the long term vision for the canal includes capturing the growing volume…
IDB Group, the Government of El Salvador, and Agrisal Group Promote Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital at GET Forum
November 18, 2025 The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) announces the 2025 edition of its Global Entrepreneurship and Technology Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean – GET Forum…
When Women Thrive, Nations Advance: GRIT Launches in Belize to Unlock an Untapped Engine of Growth
November 18, 2025 The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and BELTRAIDE, officially launched the Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade…
Rubio backs Venezuelan Dragon field project with Trinidad
By: Staff Writer October 3, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has given Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar US backing for the Venezuelan Dragon gas proposal. In…
New Credit Line Supports Costa Rica’s Remarkable Reforms
September 26, 2025 In early June, the IMF approved a two-year Flexible Credit Line (FCL) for Costa Rica. This followed the Central American nation’s years-long and ambitious reform agenda, which…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Belize
September 16, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Belize.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared…
Guatemala: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guatemala
September 16, 2025 Prudent macroeconomic management has supported a resilient economy, achieved low inflation, ample policy buffers and, for the last few years, a positive current account. Yet, more is…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Guatemala
September 9, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Guatemala.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Panama
August 26, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Panama.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared…
IDB Invest and Sacyr Concesiones Boost Connectivity and Logistics Competitiveness in Colombia
August 12, 2025 IDB Invest has provided a loan of 1.27 trillion Colombian pesos (approximately $315 million) to Fideicomiso P.A. Camino del Pacífico, backed by Unión Vial Camino del Pacífico…