LatinFinance 2025 Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards
On October 3, 2025, LatinFinance announced the recipients of its prestigious Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards. This year's event, held in New York, marked the 12th annual recognition of exemplary transactions and institutions that significantly contribute to the economic advancement of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The awards dinner brought together key stakeholders, including project sponsors, infrastructure investors, financiers, and advisors, for a night of celebration and recognition. The announcement follows the 2025 Energy, Infrastructure, and Sustainable Finance Roundtable, where prominent figures from the region engaged in meaningful discussions about the future of infrastructure finance.
Selection Process
The winners were selected by LatinFinance's editorial team after an extensive judging procedure, reflecting a record number of submissions this year. The evaluation process underscored the industry's growth and commitment to innovation in financing sustainable infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Key Winners
Among the distinguished awards, the following transactions and institutions were recognized:
- - Infrastructure Financing of the Year (Latin America and Southern Cone): Minera Los Pelambres
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Bond of the Year: Chile Electricity Lux MPC II
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Loan of the Year: Block 58 GranMorgu
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Local Currency Financing of the Year: Ecovias Rio Minas Financing
Institutions Recognized
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Infrastructure Bank of the Year (Latin America): Santander
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Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year (Latin America and Southern Cone): Milbank
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Project Sponsor of the Year: Atlas Renewable Energy
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Financial Advisor of the Year: Astris Finance
Focus on Sustainability
Sustainable finance took center stage, with various awards handed out including:
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Sustainable Infrastructure Bank of the Year: Scotiabank
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Sustainable Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year: White & Case
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Sustainable Infrastructure Financing of the Year: SABESP A/B Loan
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Social Infrastructure Financing of the Year: Vinte's Acquisition Financing of Javer
Regional Highlights
The awards also recognized several pivotal projects by region, including:
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Infrastructure Financing of the Year (Andes): Orygen Energia
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Infrastructure Financing of the Year (Brazil): Nova Rota do Oeste BR-163
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Infrastructure Financing of the Year (Caribbean): Kingston Airport (KingAir)
Sector Awards
A variety of sectors also saw exemplary transactions receive accolades:
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Renewable Energy Financing of the Year: Luiz Carlos Solar Complex
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Energy Storage Financing of the Year: Estepa I & II
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Digital Infrastructure/Telecoms Financing of the Year: Telecom Argentina's Acquisition of Telefónica Argentina
Looking Ahead
Nominations for the 2025 Deals of the Year Awards are now open until October 10, 2025, where industry professionals can submit their entries. For those looking to be notified about the upcoming 2026 Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards and other related categories, additional information can be found at
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