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Mirova acquires SunFunder and plans to launch a solar energy debt financing fund
June 29, 2022
Mirova recently acquired a renewable energy projects finance company, SunFunder, and plans to launch a US$500 million solar energy debt financing fund to target about 70 projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Source: Real Assets
The World Bank grants US$135 million loan to Rio de Janeiro
June 29, 2022
The World Bank approves US$135 million loan to the government of Rio de Janeiro to pay off debt and fund low carbon projects. Source: Latin Finance
The World Bank approves a US$250 million loan to the Panamanian Government
June 29, 2022
The World Bank granted the Panamanian government a US$250 million loan to help fund healthcare, education, and social services programs. Source: Latin Finance
IDB Invest issues its fourth domestic bond in Paraguay
June 29, 2022
IDB Invest issued its fourth domestic bond in Paraguay to finance access to medium and long-term local currency loans to small and medium-sized enterprises in the country through Sudameris Bank S.A.E.C.A (Sudameris). Source: IDB Invest
BBVA Mexico plans to raise US$510.3 million through the sale of four-year sustainable bonds
June 15, 2022
BBVA Mexico plans to sell four-year sustainable bonds to raise US$510.3 million. The bank will price the bonds at the TIIE interbank lending rate. Source: Latin Finance
Argentinian agribusiness, Cresud will sell at least US$20 million in 33-month dollar-denominated bonds in the local market
June 15, 2022
Cresud, a leading agriculture business in Argentina, will sell at least US$20 million in 33-month dollar-denominated bonds in the local market. Source: Latin Finance
IDB Invest provides US$250 million in financing to Uruguay for improvements on railroad line that connects Montevideo and Paso de Los Toros
June 15, 2022
IDB Invest will provide US$250 million in financing for a PPP in Uruguay to improve the railroad line that connects Montevideo and Paso de Los Toros. IDB Invest will provide the funds through a “B” bond transaction, its largest such bond to date. Source: Latin Finance
The World Bank to lend US$400 million to Argentina for agricultural infrastructure investments
June 15, 2022
Argentina will borrow US$400 million from The World Bank for agricultural infrastructure investments to encourage farm output in the north, boost the incomes of small farmers, and improve food security across the nation. The government will also provide US$100 million in credit, and the private sector will give US$50 million. Source: Latin Finance
Chile rejects Mitsui and Shell’s plans for a US$650 million power plant in the Atacama desert
June 15, 2022
Chile’s government rejected plans from Mitsui and Shell to build a US$650 million power plant that would run on liquefied natural gas in the Atacama desert. Construction on the project would have started this year. However, after reviewing fifteen objections, a group of Ministers rejected the project on fears that it would threaten the local […]