Inter-American Development Bank
Coverage of Inter-American Development Bank in the Nexus archive.
- Colombia’s De la Espriella Opens His Books, and Asks for Help
De la Espriella, Colombia's president-elect, announced government bond balances at 763.6tn pesos, a $12bn increase from 2025, and requested $60m in non-repayable aid from the Inter-American Development Bank for the transition.
- Top banker tried to sell Pope Leo pitch on rare earth mining to supply tech boom
Ilan Goldfajn, head of the Inter-American Development Bank, met with Pope Leo and discussed the potential of rare earth mining.
- The pope knows Peru’s mines firsthand, but a top banker is pleading with him to change his mind on rare earths
Ilan Goldfajn, head of the Inter-American Development Bank, met with Pope Leo XIV to argue that rare earth mining could benefit Latin America if done with environmental and labor safeguards. The Vatican has historically opposed mining due to its negative impacts on Indigenous communities and the environment, but Goldfajn emphasized the potential for responsible extraction projects in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil.
- A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close
Ilan Goldfajn, head of the Inter-American Development Bank, met with Pope Leo XIV to advocate for responsible rare earth mineral mining in Latin America, emphasizing safeguards and local value creation. The Vatican has historically opposed mining due to its impact on Indigenous communities, but Goldfajn highlighted the potential economic benefits with proper governance.
- A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close
The head of the Inter-American Development Bank met with Pope Leo XIV to advocate for sustainable rare earth mining in Latin America, emphasizing environmental and labor safeguards. The Vatican has historically opposed mining due to its environmental and social impacts, particularly on Indigenous communities, while the Pope's missionary work in Peru exposed him to mining's negative consequences.
- A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close
Ilan Goldfajn, head of the Inter-American Development Bank, met with Pope Leo XIV to advocate for sustainable rare earth mining in Latin America, emphasizing safeguards and local value creation. The Vatican has historically opposed mining due to its environmental and social impacts, particularly on Indigenous communities, though Goldfajn highlighted a $4 billion pipeline of mineral projects in the region.
- A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close
The head of the Inter-American Development Bank, Ilan Goldfajn, met with Pope Leo XIV to argue for responsible rare earth mining in Latin America, emphasizing environmental and labor safeguards. The Vatican has historically opposed mining due to its environmental and social impacts, particularly on Indigenous communities, though Goldfajn highlighted potential regional benefits and existing development projects in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil.