IDB Loans $70 Million to Banco G&T Continental

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Within the Trade Finance Facilitation Program (TFFP), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) granted Guatemalan Bank G&T Continental $70 million.

Flavio Montenegro, G&T CEO, remarked: "This transaction strengthens our trade operations and supports the economy of Guatemala, as it increases the funding available for our nation's industries".

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