Panama and Brazil strengthen economic ties ahead of the Economic Forum

August 28, 2025

Less than five months before the second edition of the Panama 2026 International Economic Forum, CAF brought together Panamanian and Brazilian businessmen and authorities in Brasilia to strengthen bilateral relations and articulate a regional economic agenda. José Raúl Mulino, president of Panama, highlighted the relevance of the strategic relationship between the two countries to strengthen regional integration.

Panama and Brazil strengthen economic ties ahead of the Economic Forum

CAF Issues Its First Sustainable Bond for EUR 1.5 Billion

August 27, 2025

The issuance achieved the largest order book in CAF's history in any currency, exceeding EUR 14.9 billion, and becomes the first public bond aligned with the institution’s new Sustainable Finance Framework.

CAF Issues Its First Sustainable Bond for EUR 1.5 Billion

Caribbean Youth Shine at CAF’s Enrique García Leadership Award 2025

August 25, 2025

Three young visionaries captured the spotlight at the 2025 Enrique García Leadership Award, standing among six finalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Two young entrepreneurs from the Caribbean, Kerri-Ann Bovell of Barbados and Nicholas Kee of Jamaica, earned “Special Mention” for their innovative, socially driven ventures that are making a difference in their communities.

Caribbean Youth Shine at CAF’s Enrique García Leadership Award 2025

CAF approves USD 5.2 billion for development

June 29, 2025

The institution approves a record number of credit approvals to promote sustainable development and reaffirms its leadership as the leading multilateral financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean. reaffirms its leadership as the leading multilateral financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean. At its Board of Directors meeting in Seville, it also consolidated its expansion in Central America and the Caribbean with the inclusion of Guatemala and St. Lucia.

CAF approves USD 5.2 billion for development

CAF Consolidates its support for the Caribbean with Major Approvals

June 29, 2025

Board meeting in Seville sees historic loan to The Bahamas, approval of the issuance of Series C shares to Saint Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados’ elevation to full membership status, and Trinidad and Tobago chairing the Board for the first time.  

CAF Consolidates its support for the Caribbean with Major Approvals

CAF Board Approves Barbados’ Transition to Full Membership

June 29, 2025

As a Series “A” shareholder, Barbados will have access to the full suite of CAF’s agile, flexible and innovative financing mechanisms to support its development initiatives. 

CAF Board Approves Barbados’ Transition to Full Membership

CAF approves USD 100 million loan to reform energy sector in Bahamas

June 29, 2025

This is the first financing received by the country since it became a CAF shareholder and will support the modernization of electricity infrastructure, the expansion of renewable energy, and improve energy affordability and resilience for Bahamian households and businesses.

CAF approves USD 100 million loan to reform energy sector in Bahamas

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