AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking Crisis: Paraguay’s Ueno Bank collapse has toppled President Santiago Peña and left millions unable to access deposits. The scandal is testing confidence in financial oversight and political accountability. Sovereign Debt: Peru raised $4.5 billion in its largest-ever dollar bond, drawing strong investor support. Digital Finance: Bitso Business says stablecoin payment volume is running above a $150 billion annualized pace, underscoring the growth of cross-border digital payments. Mining Capital: Barrick filed for a New York IPO of its North American business, which includes the Dominican Republic’s Pueblo Viejo mine; Ecuador also cleared Atico Mining’s La Plata project to move toward construction. Growth Outlook: Brazilian banks have cut growth forecasts, raising the fiscal stakes for Lula’s government. Trade and Investment: IDB figures show Caribbean exports rose nearly 20%, creating opportunities to attract more foreign investment.
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