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Latin American Banana Producers Demand Higher Pay to Combat Climate Crisis Impacts and Production Losses

Latin American Banana Producers Demand Higher Pay to Combat Climate Crisis Impacts and Production Losses

Latin American Banana Producers Demand Higher Pay to Combat Climate Crisis Impacts and Production Losses
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NBA Expands Global Footprint with Continued Focus on Mexico City, Hosting 35th Game

NBA Expands Global Footprint with Continued Focus on Mexico City, Hosting 35th Game

NBA Expands Global Footprint with Continued Focus on Mexico City, Hosting 35th Game
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EIB Establishes Regional Representation in Panama to Strengthen Central American and Mexican Partnerships

EIB Establishes Regional Representation in Panama to Strengthen Central American and Mexican Partnerships

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has formally launched its regional representation for Central America and Mexico, based in Panama. This new office, operational since October 2026, aims to strengthen partnerships with Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. The EIB's cooperation with Panama is already significant, with over $1.1 billion in historical financing, including $500 million for the Panama Canal expansion. The regional representation will facilitate closer engagement with governments, financial institutions, and businesses across the region, supporting project preparation and implementation in sectors such as energy, sustainable mobility, water and sanitation, and innovation. The launch event was attended by EIB President Nadia Calviño and Panama’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez, along with other regional representatives.
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Latin America and Caribbean Experts Convene to Shape Future UN Leadership Amidst Geopolitical Fragmentation

Latin America and Caribbean Experts Convene to Shape Future UN Leadership Amidst Geopolitical Fragmentation

Experts from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Bogotá on September 7-8, 2026, for the Guidance and Regional Intelligence for the Transition of UN Leadership (GRIT) project. This meeting, co-convened by Cepei, the Igarapé Institute, and the GQUAL Campaign, focused on the selection of the next United Nations Secretary-General. Discussions centered on the challenges facing the incoming Secretary-General, priorities for their initial 1,000 days in office, and strategies for the region to enhance its engagement and influence within the multilateral system. The context for these discussions includes significant geopolitical fragmentation, declining trust in multilateral institutions, and increasing pressure on the UN to deliver effective results. A key aspiration for the region is the potential for Latin America and the Caribbean to have its second Secretary-General in UN history, and notably, the first woman to hold the position.
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Revolut Plans $1 Billion Investment for Latin American Expansion by 2027

Revolut Plans $1 Billion Investment for Latin American Expansion by 2027

Revolut Plans $1 Billion Investment for Latin American Expansion by 2027
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Inter-American Development Bank Enhances Transparency, Achieves High Ranking in 2026 Aid Transparency Index

Inter-American Development Bank Enhances Transparency, Achieves High Ranking in 2026 Aid Transparency Index

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has significantly improved its transparency score in the 2026 Aid Transparency Index, reaching 97.1, up from 96.3 in 2024. This achievement reaffirms its position as a leading organization globally for transparency among major international development organizations, securing the second-highest ranking. The Aid Transparency Index, published biennially by Publish What You Fund, serves as a global benchmark for transparency in development finance. According to IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn, this commitment to transparency strengthens accountability, builds trust, informs better decisions, and supports more effective development outcomes for the countries and communities the IDB serves. The improved score is attributed to the successful implementation of the Bank’s new Access to Information Policy, which became effective in 2025. As of December 2025, the IDB had proactively disclosed 19,190 documents, marking a 19% increase compared to 2024.
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Inter-American Development Bank Approves $450 Million Loan to Strengthen Colombia's Energy Sector

Inter-American Development Bank Approves $450 Million Loan to Strengthen Colombia's Energy Sector

The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $450 million Programmatic Policy-Based Loan (PBP) for Colombia. This loan is aimed at strengthening energy security and the financial sustainability of Colombia’s power sector. The operation is designed to encourage private investment in power generation and transmission, improve the execution of public resources for expanding electricity access in rural areas, promote the sector's financial sustainability, and help reduce the fiscal deficit associated with subsidies. The program is expected to add 24 GW of capacity to the system and benefit approximately 17 million users of Colombia’s National Interconnected System by addressing projected deficits and enhancing energy security. Additionally, about 1.3 million households currently without electricity are anticipated to gain access through gradual coverage expansion.
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Inter-American Development Bank Approves $200 Million Loan for Uruguay's Public Security Plan

Inter-American Development Bank Approves $200 Million Loan for Uruguay's Public Security Plan

The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Uruguay's National Public Security Plan 2025-2035. This initiative aims to bolster the country's efforts against organized crime and enhance public security and justice. The program will provide support to the Ministry of the Interior, the National Police, and the Attorney General's Office. Key objectives include improving strategic planning and coordination within the public security sector, increasing police effectiveness in high-crime areas, and enhancing the identification of homicide perpetrators and the efficacy of investigations. Additionally, the loan will fund police training, intelligence-led policing, stronger forensic capabilities, specialized prosecutorial training, and improved coordination in complex organized crime investigations. The plan, developed with broad participation from political parties, government, academic, and civil society organizations, is expected to ben...
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Basketball-NBA steps up Mexico growth push as franchise ambitions remain on hold

Basketball-NBA steps up Mexico growth push as franchise ambitions remain on hold

By Angelica Medina MEXICO CITY, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The NBA is expanding its year-round presence in Mexico, betting that a fan base of about 30 million, growing digital consumption and grassroots programs can deepen its reach in one of its largest markets outside the US, even as the prospect of a
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Inter-American Development Bank Approves $750 Million Package for Bolivia's Economic Stabilization

Inter-American Development Bank Approves $750 Million Package for Bolivia's Economic Stabilization

Inter-American Development Bank Approves $750 Million Package for Bolivia's Economic Stabilization
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Zelensky Urges Latin American Nations to Aid Ukraine's Power Grid Repair Efforts

Zelensky Urges Latin American Nations to Aid Ukraine's Power Grid Repair Efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to leaders from Spain, Portugal, and Latin American countries for assistance in repairing Ukraine's power grid, which has been severely damaged by Russian attacks. Speaking at a summit, Zelensky specifically requested transformers, power cables, generators, and electronic equipment. He identified Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia as potential suppliers of transformers, Chile for power cables, and Spain for electrical equipment and generators. Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for supplies compatible with Ukraine's existing electricity grid and urged governments to establish direct contacts with manufacturers to expedite deliveries. During the summit, President Zelensky also held discussions with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and attended talks alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Honduran President Nasry Asfura. He also met with Spain's King Felipe VI at the Zarzuela Palace.
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Pope introduces new communications chief who shows a more informal approach

Pope introduces new communications chief who shows a more informal approach

Pope Leo XIV introduces Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the Vatican’s new communications chief, highlighting her experience and creativity