Latin America & Caribbean
Reserve managers in Americas aim to be ‘more daring’
Central Banking Autumn Meetings: managers look to diversify assets, jurisdictions, currencies and counterparties
Curaçaoan governor highlights AI, climate and cyber risks
Richard Doornbosch says Caribbean’s small, open economies faced heightened threats
Bolivia’s new government picks interim central bank chief
Career monetary authority official David Espinoza vows to restore independence
Brazil tightens crypto rules amid fears of capital outflow
Stablecoin transactions will be treated as FX operations under new central bank regulations
Argentina rejects rumours it will adjust exchange rate policy
Economy ministry says it will not make changes to currency band, media reports
Brazil holds policy at 15% for third time in a row
BCB continues to signal hawkishness despite calls from finance minister to cut rates
Bolivia raises $83m in bonds linked to gold prices
Central bank sells instruments directly to retail investors at above-market rate
BCRA deputy governor: weak peso not tied to structural issues
Investors flocking to dollar because of temporary risk aversion ahead of elections, Werning says
US Treasury buys Argentine pesos in currency market
First FX intervention since 2011 comes as Washington announces $20bn swap line with BCRA
Colombia cancels $8.4bn credit line with IMF
Announcement comes after fund said facility would stay suspended due to country’s fiscal problems
Banxico cuts rates by 25bp to 7.5%
Mexican central bank follows in Fed’s footsteps and signals intent for more easing
Ex-BCRA governor: Argentina was not ready for volatility
But tax exemption on exports and US support have bought Milei time until October poll, says Redrado
Bolivia’s forward gold sales are legal workaround – expert
Central bank raises almost $600 million in hard currencies by committing to sell bullion at future date
Argentina sells $379m in FX market to prop up peso
BCRA intervenes for second time since implementing managed float regime in April
Brazil holds rates at 15% with hawkish guidance
Rate-setters say they would “not hesitate to resume” hiking cycle if necessary
Banrep’s Villar voices support for monetary independence
Colombian central bank governor defends constitutional arrangements amid attack from president
Barbados to launch instant payment system
Central bank says ‘revolutionary moment’ in country’s financial history will take place next March
Chile launches programme to shore up FX holdings
Central bank aims to increase reserves by 40% and reduce role of foreign currency credit lines
Colombia’s unexpected rate hold draws fire from president
Policy maintained at 9.25% could mean fewer or no rate cuts in upcoming meetings, analysts say
Brazil holds rates amid tariff threats and Trump-Lula feud
Potential 50% levies from US reinforce “cautious stance”, BCB says
Chile cuts rates for first time this year
Central bank says more easing to come as US tariff threats on copper complicate outlook
Central banks’ CBDC sentiment can prove contagious – BIS study
Authors say Fed and ECB’s positions on digital assets affect how the currencies are perceived elsewhere
Ex-BCRA chief: Argentina missed window to rebuild reserves
Authorities could have bought more dollars during prime export season, argues Martín Redrado
Brazil’s ‘biggest-ever’ heist highlights cyber security gaps
Experts say theft, targeting network linking small lenders to central bank, could have been prevented