CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 192) — Bladex structured a senior loan for up to $1bn for the Republic of Panama.
This transaction provides Panama with timely access to funding under competitive terms, while diversifying its sources of financing.
The loan was through the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).
Proceeds from the offering will be destined for use for the Central American country’s general budgetary purposes, Bladex announced on 15 Sep. 2026 in an official statement.
“This transaction reflects Bladex’s ability to structure large-scale financial solutions for sovereign and institutional clients across the region. For us, it is especially meaningful to participate in a transaction of this importance in Panama, the country where Bladex was founded more than 45 years ago. The transaction demonstrates Bladex’s confidence in Panama and reaffirms the role our institution can play as a financial partner in supporting the region’s development and financing objectives through relevant, competitive, and swiftly executed solutions,” said Samuel Canineu, chief commercial officer of Bladex.
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