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Regional Economy to Grow 2.1% in 2026
The latest edition of the IDB’s Macroeconomic Report for Latin America and the Caribbean underscores the region’s resilience amid global uncertainty, alongside the need to pursue bold reforms and seize emerging opportunities.
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Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Through Paraguay
Under the IDB Group’s South Connection program, a new section of the Bi-Oceanic Corridor will expand access to markets and services and stimulate regional trade.
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New Exhibition: “Paraguay: A Living Constellation of Memory”
WASHINGTON.- The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) presents the exhibition “Paraguay: A Living Constellation of Memory” at the IDB ArtLAC Gallery, located at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
In the context of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Group in Asunción, Paraguay, the...
IDB Projects Latin America and Caribbean to Grow 2.1% in 2026, Amid Global Uncertainty and Persistent Challenges
WASHINGTON — Latin American and Caribbean economies are projected to grow by an average of 2.1% in 2026, broadly in line with its long-run average, according to the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) new macroeconomic report. The analysis underscores the resilience of the region's economies and...
Colombia to Strengthen its Territorial Legal Defense with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Executive Board of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a Specific Investment Loan of up to $20 million to finance the Program to Strengthen the Legal Defense of the State at the Territorial Level in Colombia.
The program aims to improve the effectiveness of the State...
Peru to Strengthen Access to Identity and Civil Registry Services with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $80 million Specific Investment Loan (ESP) to improve access to civil registration and identification services in Peru, a key pillar for inclusion and participation in the economy.
The project aims...
Brazil to Bolster Early-Childhood Education with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $99.2 million loan to improve the coverage and quality of early-childhood education in Joinville, a municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The loan is the eleventh operation of a program to...
IDB Finances Key Segment of Bi-Oceanic Corridor in Paraguay
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $200 million loan to finance the construction of a vital section of the Bi-Oceanic Corridor in Paraguay.
The operation will improve transportation, expand access to markets and services for...
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