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Special edition: Latin America has what the world needs

16 March 2026

At the IDB meetings in Paraguay, leaders pitched a region rich in minerals, energy, and talent as the next frontier for private development finance.

Devex Pro Insider: What’s up with Trump lately? And ‘HOLD THE DOOR’ for women

16 March 2026

Trump’s would-be assistant secretary of state hits a snag, and the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women has become a battleground.

IDB to connect Latin America critical minerals supply with global demand

13 March 2026

The Inter-American Development Bank launched a new initiative to ensure that both Latin America and the world can benefit from the region's mineral wealth.

Is a transcontinental highway the key to unlocking trade in Latin America?

13 March 2026

IDB's new South Connection program sets the stage for massive transcontinental infrastructure projects, harmonized regulations, and digitalized customs and trade to ease regional logistics. Will it work?

Who were IDB's top contractors of 2024?

13 March 2026

IDB financed $2.3 billion worth of active contracts in 2024. Where did the money go, and who got the largest share? Devex analyzed the numbers to find out.