Latest Latin America News
Mid-February close for Sacyr highway refi
EIB to finance Argentine flood projects
The European Investment Bank is expected to announce new investments in Argentine flood protection projects as part of the multilateral’s efforts to increase its presence in the country
Equatorial funds purchase with share offering
Equatorial Energia has announced a follow-on share offering, with plans to use the proceeds to finance its purchase of an Actis-owned renewables platform
Corsan privatisation on hold
The privatisation of Rio Grande do Sul’s state sanitation provider has been put on hold after the company opted to delay its IPO
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Two proposals for Ecuadorean bridge PPP
Transport Latin AmericaTwo bidders have submitted proposals for the Viaducto Sur de Guayaquil bridge project in Ecuador following a call for EOIs from the government last year
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Sicredi places green bonds to finance Brazilian renewables
Renewables Latin AmericaBanco Cooperativo Sicredi has issued $100 million of 10-year green bonds, which will be used to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Brazil
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Colombia opens door to prison PPPs
Social & Defence Latin AmericaColombian president Iván Duque has signed a controversial citizen security law which – among other measures – allows the procurement of prison PPPs
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Brazil plans new port auctions
Transport Latin AmericaBrazil has added 3 new port terminals to its investment partnerships programme
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March auction for Baixio do Irecê
Water Latin AmericaThe Brazilian federal government has delayed the planned auction for the Baixio do Irecê irrigation project by a month
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BNDES to develop crèche PPP
Social & Defence Latin AmericaDevelopment bank BNDES has been tapped to develop a PPP for the DBFOM of 44 crèches in one of Brazil’s largest cities
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SBM sells minority stake in Almirante Tamandaré
Oil & Gas Latin AmericaDutch FPSO provider SBM Offshore is to sell a minority stake in the SPV responsible for leasing and operating FPSO Almirante Tamandaré, which is to be deployed in Brazil
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HIG Capital fund to acquire EYSA
Transport Latin AmericaMiami-based private equity firm HIG Capital is to acquire smart mobility services platform EYSA Group for an undisclosed sum
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Brazil lines up new wave of irrigation tenders
Water Latin AmericaThe Brazilian investment partnerships programme has added 7 new irrigation projects to the federal PPP roster ahead of an auction for a pilot project next month
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Bids delayed for Peruvian hospitals
Social & Defence Latin AmericaProInversión has delayed bidding for the Chimbote and Piura hospital PPPs to allow time for a new round of consultations
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IHS inks Brazilian tower purchase
Telecoms Latin AmericaIHS Towers is to purchase a local portfolio company from Grupo Torresur – the latest stage of the company’s expansion in Brazil
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Enauta makes FID for Atlanta FPSO
Oil & Gas Latin AmericaBrazilian independent oil and gas firm Enauta Energia has signed a purchase agreement for FPSO OSX-2, having inked a letter of intent for the asset at the end of 2021
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Sibanye-Stillwater pulls out of Brazilian mine deal
Mining Latin AmericaSibanye-Stillwater has cancelled its planned purchase of 2 Brazilian mining projects, citing an unspecified “geotechnical issue”
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Prumo buys out partner in Açu Petroleo
Transport Latin AmericaPrumo Logística has acquired Oiltanking’s 20% stake in Açu Petroleo, giving the company full ownership of Brazil’s only private oil transshipment terminal
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Ecuador seeks adviser for new hydro plant
Power Latin AmericaThe Ecuadorean national electricity corporation is seeking an adviser to support the procurement process for a new large hydro asset