On October 16, during the World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., FONPLATA and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) reaffirmed their collaboration by signing a letter in which both institutions acknowledge the progress made toward the forthcoming implementation of an Exposure Exchange Agreement (EEA).

This milestone builds on the foundations laid with the signing of the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding and reflects the steady progress made in strengthening institutional ties. Additionally, it represents not only a technical advancement in optimizing financial resources, but also a landmark in South–South cooperation between two leading subregional development banks.

FONPLATA Executive President, Luciana Botafogo, emphasized that the agreement will enhance the Bank’s risk management capabilities, enabling greater financing capacity for the countries it serves and supporting the implementation of high-impact development projects across the region. And in a joint statement with her counterpart at CABEI, Gisela Sánchez, they underscored the significant strides made by the technical teams of both institutions, who have fostered a dynamic and sustained collaboration through continuous information exchange.

FONPLATA reaffirms its commitment to collaborate with CABEI to formalize this agreement in the short term, confident that this strategic alliance will play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable and inclusive development throughout Latin America.

                                                                                                                                                                10/17/2025