Bladex

Founded in 1979, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) is a specialized multinational bank focused on financing foreign trade in Latin America and the Caribbean. It was originally established by the central banks of the region to create a financial institution that could support trade and regional integration. Bladex provides a range of trade finance solutions, including loans, letters of credit, structured trade financing, and treasury services, primarily to other financial institutions and corporations involved in international commerce. The bank is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BLX) and is recognized as a key player in the region's trade finance landscape.