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 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
Enel Green Power Chile is building five small-scale solar farms in Chile with their partner, IM2 Solar, for a total of 32.4 MW. In addition to the five plants underway, four are connected and two are in the permitting stage. Source: Renewables Now
Guyana will promote climate-resilient renewable energy sources as a part of the IDB’s energy matrix diversification. The IDB will provide the island with a non-reimbursable investment financing of up to US$83 million with funds from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Source: Caribbean National Weekly
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
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