Latin America and the Caribbean urge more IDB support to face natural, economic disasters

Representatives of Latin American and Caribbean countries on Monday urged that the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) be better equipped to help them face natural disasters and potential economic downturns.

The call came during the annual meeting of the IDB Board of Governors in Montevideo, Uruguay, an IDB press release stated.

The Board is the bank’s top policymaking body and is composed of representatives from