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Support for Latin America and Caribbean: Development Bank Capital Increase

This act aims to increase financial support for Latin American and Caribbean countries through the Inter-American Development Bank, assisting their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This means the United States will commit significant funds to economic, social, and environmental development in the region, potentially impacting trade stability and security, and thus U.S. interests.
Key points
Increase of the Inter-American Development Bank's capital by $80 billion, with the U.S. committing over $24 billion.
Support for Latin American and Caribbean countries in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts, including job creation and social protection.
Promotion of inclusive economic and social development in the region, potentially through the establishment of an environmental fund within the Bank.
Strengthening the Bank's capacity to respond to humanitarian crises, such as the Venezuelan migration crisis.
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Print number: 117_S_616
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-03-06