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Celebrating Excellence: Latin America’s 2025 Deals of the Year Award Winners Announced

On the evening of February 2, 2026, an impressive gala unfolded in New York City, spotlighting the leaders of Latin America's corporate sector at the prestigious LatinFinance 2025 Deals of the Year Awards. The event gathered over 350 distinguished attendees, including CEOs, CFOs, government officials, and industry investors, all keen to recognize the most impactful financial deals across Latin America and the Caribbean from the past year.

The announcement of this year’s winners marked a pivotal moment not only for the honorees but for the financial community as a whole, reflecting the vibrant ecosystem of investment and innovation in the region. Following a series of in-depth discussions during the Latin America Capital Market Summit, held just prior to the awards ceremony, the themes of capital raising strategies and investment opportunities were at the forefront of conversations among top executives.

Winners of the LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards are selected through an independent judging process spearheaded by LatinFinance’s editorial team. This year, they faced an unprecedented number of submissions, highlighting the growing dynamism of the financial markets in Latin America. The judging criteria were rigorous, ensuring that only the most significant and impactful transactions were given the spotlight.

Key Winners of the Night

Among the honored deals, several stood out for their innovative structure and substantial impact on their respective sectors. Notable winners included:

• - FI Sustainable Deal of the Year: Caixa
• - Sovereign Bond of the Year: United Mexican States with its $8.5bn Triple-Tranche Senior Notes
• - Corporate High-Yield Bond of the Year: Digicel’s $1.99bn First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2032
• - Initial Public Offering of the Year: JBS with a dual listing and NYSE IPO
• - Loan of the Year: Vaca Muerta Oil Sur’s $2bn pipeline financing

The awards also acknowledged remarkable achievements in sustainability, such as El Salvador's $1bn debt-for-nature swap, which sets an important precedent for future financing models that incorporate environmental considerations.

A Platform for Connection and Recognition

The event served not only to celebrate exemplary transactions but also to facilitate networking among vital industry players. By bringing together leaders from various sectors, the awards highlighted the importance of collaboration in driving economic growth and innovation.

LatinFinance, recognized as the premier global platform for insights into the financial markets and economies of Latin America and the Caribbean, has been integral in shaping the dialogue around investment strategies and market dynamics. With over 30 years of expertise in delivering invaluable information, LatinFinance continues to be a go-to resource for companies, governments, and investors navigating the region's financial landscape.

As the night concluded, attendees left with a renewed sense of purpose and inspiration, eager to forge ahead into 2026 with the knowledge that their contributions to capital markets and investment can drive significant change in Latin America’s evolving economic story. For a complete list of award winners and more insights into the selection process, detailed information is available through LatinFinance’s official website.

Those interested in remaining updated about future nominations for upcoming awards are encouraged to sign up and stay informed through the dedicated channels provided by LatinFinance. As the landscape of finance continues to shift, events like the Deals of the Year Awards will remain crucial in recognizing the achievements that define the evolving narrative of Latin America’s financial future.