Latin America & Caribbean
Peru’s central bank holds rates as inflation picks up
BCRP says bad weather, domestic gas shock and fallout from Middle East conflict will push up prices
Bolivian authorities burn cash following plane crash
Central bank revokes legal tender of notes transported via military cargo plane that crashed in El Alto
Banxico minutes signal potential resumption of rate-cutting cycle
One-off hit of tax rises and tariffs could see rates cut in March
Brazil’s central bank shuts down lender connected to Banco Master
BCB says bank had “compromised economic and financial situation”
Brazil’s Pix gaining prominence in B2B transactions – report
Small businesses increasingly using platform for procurement, study from fintech company finds
Colombia shocks markets with 100bp rates hike
First tightening in nearly three years comes after government announces 23% rise in minimum wage
BCRA resumes publishing quarterly monetary policy report
Argentinian central bank continues comms reforms with 71-page analysis of economic development
Brazil holds rates again but signals easing at next meeting
BCB may cut by half point in March as forward guidance is ‘explicitly dovish’, analyst says
Chile holds rates at 4.5%
BCCh in no rush to cut but says inflation likely to undershoot previous forecast in short term
Banxico to slow easing cycle in 2026
Tax reforms and tariffs on China expected to have one-off effects on prices, Mexican central bank says
Uruguay slashes rates by 100bp to 6.5%
Peso gains against dollar as central bank tweaks meeting schedule to allow ‘necessary flexibility’
Bolivia receives $4.5bn financing package from IDB
Country secures second major deal with multilateral fund since new president took office in November
Peru holds rate for fourth time in a row
Strong currency, stable inflation and healthy growth allow central bank to keep things as they are
Venezuela: a crude awakening?
Capture of Maduro opens new chapter for troubled economy and its central bank
Argentina secures $3bn repo ahead of bond repayment
Six unnamed international banks provide BCRA with reserves boost
Brazil’s central bank clashes with auditor over bank closure
Watchdog demands evidence for BCB’s decision to liquidate Banco Master amid fraud allegations
People: New governor in Malta
Plus: Bahamian governor reappointed and new vice-governor in Bosnia
BCRA shores up dollar reserves for first time since April
Argentine central bank buys FX as new exchange rate regime kicks in
Chile lowers rates by 25bp to 4.5%
Central bank makes second cut of 2025 as inflation nears 3% target
Argentina to reform exchange rate regime and buy more FX
From January, currency band will widen by an amount equivalent to monthly inflation rate
Ecuadorian central bank’s general manager resigns
Avellán leaves post year and a half ahead of schedule to ‘take on new professional challenges’