Latin America Advisor 2026-05-20 – Inter-American Dialogue

LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR

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May 20, 2026

What Does a $1 Bn Dollar Bond Sale Mean for Bolivia?

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz’s government, which is facing ongoing protests over austerity policies and increasing living costs, this month sold $1 billion worth of dollar bonds. // File Photo: Ecuadorean Government via Flickr PDM 1.0.

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Bolivia this month sold $1 billion worth of dollar bonds, its first such sale on capital markets in four years, Bloomberg News reported. The notes, which mature in 2031, carry a yield of 9.75 percent. What does the bond sale and investors’ interest in it, mean for Bolivia and President Rodrigo Paz’s economic plans? How much progress has Paz made on his economic reform agenda since taking office last November? What headwinds and tailwinds are Bolivia’s economy facing?

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Venezuela Says it Will Release 300 Prisoners

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Chile’s Kast Replaces Security and Public Works Ministers

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