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Colombia’s president has ordered his finance minister to open talks with the International Monetary Fund over a deficit heading for 9.4% of GDP, three weeks after the minister ruled out an IMF deal. The post Colombia Turns to the IMF, Weeks After Its Finance Minister Ruled It Out appeared first on The Rio Times.
A foreigner's guide to Ethiopia in 2026: how Abiy Ahmed governs, what the birr float and the IMF programme changed, why the north is fighting again, and the dates that matter next. The post Ethiopia Explained 2026: The Country, Abiy’s Reforms, the Economy and What to Watch appeared first on The Rio Times.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses the global economic outlook with Bloomberg’s Romaine Bostick at the Qatar Economic Forum UNGA Special Edition in New York in 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide — Sunday, September 20, 2026 The Short Version In short: Your LatAm expat and nomad daily guide for Sunday, September 20. A quiet Sunday sets up a dense Monday: the IMF mission lands in Buenos Aires, Chile reopens after two closed feriado days, and Uruguay’s port union starts a […] The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Sunday, September 20, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mozambique and Senegal’s eurobonds are topping returns across emerging markets, spurred by progress in talks with the International Monetary Fund over new programs.
Key Facts — What happened. The IMF (International Monetary Fund) publicly backed the economic agenda of Chilean President José Antonio Kast. — How big. The Fund sees Chile’s economy growing near 3% a year over the medium term, versus under 1% in 2026. — What it means. IMF mission chief Bikas Joshi called this year’s […] The post Chile: IMF Backs Kast Agenda, Sees 3% Growth Path appeared first on The Rio Times.
The 2026 primary surplus goal was cut from 2.2% of output to 1.4%. Reserve accumulation has slowed, and a payment of US$806m falls due on 25 September. The post The IMF Third Review of Argentina Will Test a Fiscal Target That Was Already Lowered appeared first on The Rio Times.
The International Monetary Fund said that Senegal’s debt sustainability analysis, or DSA, is being prepared under the “current framework” for low-income countries, according to a spokesperson.
The International Monetary Fund criticized Denmark’s plans to cut the value added tax on food, saying the measure is poorly targeted and costly.
The International Monetary Fund took centre stage on Tuesday during debates in Senegal's National Assembly. Laying out the government’s general policy statement, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo defended its recent agreement with the IMF on a three year aid programme worth $2.2 billion.
The International Monetary Fund is considering making pandemic preparedness reforms part of its financing program for the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the country’s worsening Ebola epidemic exposes weaknesses in how it funds and responds to health emergencies.
Mia Mottley won all 30 Barbados seats in February 2026, then took a new precautionary IMF stand-by arrangement worth about US$257 million in June. The post Barbados Returns to the IMF After Mottley’s 30-Seat Sweep appeared first on The Rio Times.
The São Tomé and Príncipe economy leans on organic cocoa and new oil hopes while managing debt under an IMF program and betting on boutique tourism. The post São Tomé and Príncipe Pins Export Hopes on Cocoa and Oil as IMF Debt Program Holds appeared first on The Rio Times.
El Salvador bitcoin holdings top $600 million by May 2026 as the IMF programme curbs mandatory acceptance and new dollar tax rules reshape the experiment. The post Bukele Holds 6494 Bitcoin as IMF Deal Ends Compulsory Acceptance appeared first on The Rio Times.
Honduras economy grew 3.8% in 2025 on record remittances, but the IMF sees a slowdown ahead as migration shifts and maquila output falls sharply. The post Castro Government Leans on Record Remittances as Honduras Faces 2026 Slowdown appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guatemala economy expands above trend as remittances reached 21% of GDP in 2025. Investors weigh fiscal policy and succession risk into 2026. The post IMF Confirms Guatemala Economy Grew 4.3 Percent as Remittances Hit 21 Percent of GDP appeared first on The Rio Times.
Senegal economy enters a critical phase in September 2026: new oil and gas revenue, a third Moody's downgrade to Caa2, hidden-debt fallout and stalled IMF talks. The post Faye government faces deeper Moody’s Caa2 downgrade as Senegal economy oil cash meets hidden debt bill appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ethiopia economy faces a 12.59% yearly birr slide to 161 per dollar and inflation at 15.3% in July 2026, even as IMF funding reaches about $2.65bn. The post Ethiopia Economy Battles 161 Birr Dollar as IMF Lifeline Grows appeared first on The Rio Times.
Egypt economy in September 2026 shows 14.9% July inflation, a pound near 50.95 to the dollar after a March low of 52.34, and Suez revenue still below 2023 levels. The post Egypt Economy Awaits Next IMF Review as Pound Steadies Near 50.95 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Kenya economy faces a high-risk debt path, a stable shilling near KSh 129.47, and fresh IMF talks after its last programme lapsed. We look at growth, inflation and Nairobi costs. The post Kenya’s IMF Test Comes Due as the Shilling Holds Near KSh 129.47 appeared first on The Rio Times.
El Salvador has reached an IMF staff-level agreement that would release about US$140 million. The Fund's executive board still has to approve it. The post El Salvador Wins IMF Staff-Level Agreement Worth US$140 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.
The International Monetary Fund is considering opening a local office in Venezuela, establishing permanent representation in the country for the first time in years, according to people familiar with the matter.