# Trump Allies Deepen Ties with Washington Lenders

> Latin America's right-wing leaders now seek IMF and World Bank funding as Trump-aligned governments push market-friendly policies.
- Title: Trump Allies Deepen Ties with Washington Lenders | Shortify
- Summary: Latin America's right-wing leaders now seek IMF and World Bank funding as Trump-aligned governments push market-friendly policies. Trump-aligned Latin…
- Keywords: imf, world bank, trump administration, latin america, austerity, fiscal policy, mexico, brazil, chile, bolivia, colombia, argentina
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/trumps-latin-america-allies-deepen-ties-with-washington-lenders.phtml
- Author: Manuela Tobias & Jorgelina do Rosario, Bloomberg
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:45:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: imf, world bank, trump administration, latin america, austerity, fiscal policy, mexico, brazil, chile, bolivia, colombia, argentina
## Latin America's Rightward Shift
Latin America's rightward, market-friendly shift is reshaping its relationship with Donald Trump's Washington, including new flows of money from multilateral lenders.
## IMF-World Bank Meetings in Bangkok
Officials from the IMF and World Bank embraced policies pursued by new Trump-aligned governments at recent annual meetings in Bangkok.
## Nigel Chalk on Policy Shift
IMF Western Hemisphere Director Nigel Chalk said the fund sees a shift toward more socially conscious, fiscally responsible, market-oriented policies in Latin America.
## IMF's Americas Programmes
The IMF has 10 active programmes in the Americas, including Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, and Argentina, all recently elected Trump-backed presidents.
## World Bank's Role in Reform
World Bank chief Susana Cordeiro Guerra said the bank rewards reformers with fiscal consolidation and macroeconomic stability.
## Bolivia's Economic Crisis
Bolivia secured a US$1.9-billion IMF programme after ending 20 years of socialist rule amid deep economic crisis.
## Colombia's Fiscal Challenges
Colombia's new president is negotiating a new IMF programme to address fiscal ruin left by his predecessor.
## Argentina's Austerity Boost
Argentina received a US$20-billion IMF boost last year despite concerns, with $12 billion disbursed upfront.
## Key takeaway

Trump-aligned Latin American leaders are securing IMF and World Bank loans to fund austerity measures.