The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) announced an upgrade to the risk rating of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE), raising it from 'AA' to 'AA+' with a stable outlook. This increase reflects international recognition of the institutional and financial advances the entity consolidated during 2025, in compliance with its 2025–2029 Institutional and Financial Strategy. JCR's official report underscored the importance of executing three Exposure Exchange Agreements (EEAs) carried out in 2025, which totaled US$1,618 million. These operations were conducted with the Latin American and Caribbean Development Bank (CAF) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in May, followed by an agreement with the Financial Fund for the Development of the La Plata Basin (FONPLATA) in November. JCR also emphasized the entity's ability to generate consistent profits that strengthen its capital, while maintaining a 0% delinquency rate. Gisela Sánchez, Executive President of the BCIE, stated that this recognition confirms the institutional solidity that has been built in less than a year. With the backing of high-level international credit ratings, the institution seeks to enhance its capacity for positive transformation in the regions where it operates.
