Carnival. The Amazon. And, of course, #Pelé. Ask a person what they associate with #Brazil, and the country’s soccer achievements will rank high. Especially if you ask today, with #WorldCup2026 underway. But for us, the country represents icons of development across a wide range of sectors, built over 67 years of partnership and counting. Take this example: the largest blue bond in history, issued earlier this year with @BIDInvest support, that puts the state of São Paulo state on track to achieve universal sanitation: bit.ly/4eEvqZh @IDB_Lab #Football #MatchDay

After 52 years, #Haiti is back in the #WorldCup. And thanks to a school meals program we’re proud to support, many young students in the country are back in the classroom. Hear from some of them and learn more about this successful social-protection initiative in our blog post: bit.ly/4xmO13q. @BIDInvest @IDB_Lab #WorldCup2026 #MatchDay

#Paraguay reached the quarterfinals the last time it qualified for the World Cup, and hopes are high for #WorldCup2026. The country has big, new goals for economic and social development, too, and the IDB Group is firmly on its team: our Paraguay project portfolio is estimated at $2.7 billion over the next two years, with the private sector expected to receive three times as much as the public sector. Learn about some of the projects behind the numbers: bit.ly/3QzfDBQ @BIDInvest @IDB_Lab #Football #MatchDay

OPEC Fund Development Forum: Ilan Goldfajn @igoldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank Group @the_IDB, will be joining us as a speaker in Vienna on June 23!

Reuse, revitalize, recover. 🏙️ Urban regeneration can attract private investment and create jobs in tourism, commerce, and the creative economy. How? 📅 June 17 | IDB Cities Network 🔗 bit.ly/4ekp1Bg

We are partnering with @Banxico and @AgenciaGobMX in Mexico to strengthen the country’s digital payments ecosystem. Through our IDBPay program, we will support Mexico include more people and businesses in the digital payments system, support modern payment systems that can work with each other, and share practical lessons from across the region on what works to expand access and reduce reliance on cash. This effort is part of Mexico’s broader agenda to expand digital payments in everyday transactions, including at gas stations, toll booths, and other points of sale across the country. ----- Estamos trabajando junto con el Banco de México y la Agencia de Transformación Digital y Telecomunicaciones para fortalecer el ecosistema de pagos digitales del país. A través de nuestro programa BIDPagos, apoyaremos a México para incorporar a más personas y empresas al sistema de pagos digitales, fortalecer sistemas de pago modernos e interoperables, y compartir lecciones prácticas de toda la región sobre cómo ampliar el acceso y reducir la dependencia del efectivo. Este esfuerzo forma parte de una agenda más amplia de México para expandir los pagos digitales en las transacciones cotidianas, incluyendo estaciones de servicio, peajes y otros puntos de venta en todo el país. ----- Estamos trabalhando em parceria com o Banco do México e a Agência de Transformação Digital e Telecomunicações para fortalecer o ecossistema de pagamentos digitais do país. Por meio do nosso programa BIDPagamento, apoiaremos o México na inclusão de mais pessoas e empresas no sistema de pagamentos digitais, no fortalecimento de sistemas de pagamento modernos e interoperáveis e no compartilhamento de lições práticas de toda a região sobre o que funciona para ampliar o acesso e reduzir a dependência do dinheiro em espécie. Esse esforço faz parte de uma agenda mais ampla do México para expandir os pagamentos digitais nas transações do dia a dia, incluindo postos de combustível, pedágios e outros pontos de venda em todo o país. @PPmerino

The #WorldCup2026 has kicked off, and teams from #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean are taking to the field. But skills to win, whether for #soccer or for life and career, are not inherited. They are trained. In our region, three more years of quality learning translate into 15% higher labor income and two extra points of GDP growth over 40 years. Which skills do we need most to win the "Development World Cup"? Watch the video and learn more about our approach to #Education and closing the #SkillsGap. 🔗 bit.ly/4v95URU #Football #MatchDay

Your company can unlock new business opportunities in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean! 🌎 Join the BID for the Americas #Procurement Fair — free and open to companies of all sizes: ✅ Training ✅ Agency connections ✅ #B2B matchmaking 📅 June 23-25 🌐 Online | Free 👉 Register: bit.ly/4wPJ0QN #PublicProcurement

Just as teamwork is key in soccer, coordination between governments, the #PrivateSector, and partners is essential to drive development! In that spirit, more than 300 CEOs, investors, and regional and global business leaders gathered this week at the #WorldCup Business Summit Mexico 2026. Organized by the government of #Mexico and the IDB Group, we promoted new investment opportunities across #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. Take a look!

We are all for Sports for #Development! In Mexico, we are launching FIFA Arenas—eight community pitches that will help expand opportunities for children, youth, and families through sport, through our partnership with FIFA. Wonderful to meet Gianni Infantino to celebrate our joint work to create a lasting social legacy through sport and the #WorldCup. The IDB Group, the Government of Mexico and FIFA Foundation will also support programs in more than 100 community sites—including pitches and community centers—to strengthen care for older adults and help prevent violence against women through sport and community engagement. These efforts build on @the_IDB work, which has already reached more than 100,000 children and young people through 25 projects in 20 countries across the region. ----- Estamos comprometidos con el Deporte para el Desarrollo. En México, estamos lanzando FIFA Arenas: ocho canchas comunitarias que ayudarán a ampliar las oportunidades para niños, niñas, jóvenes y familias a través del deporte, como parte de nuestra alianza con la FIFA. Fue un gusto reunirme con Gianni Infantino para celebrar nuestro trabajo conjunto para crear un legado social duradero a través del deporte y de la Copa Mundial. El Grupo BID, el Gobierno de México y la Fundación FIFA también apoyarán programas en más de 100 espacios comunitarios, incluidos campos deportivos y centros comunitarios, para fortalecer el cuidado de las personas mayores y ayudar a prevenir la violencia contra las mujeres mediante el deporte y la participación comunitaria. Estos esfuerzos se suman al trabajo que ya realiza el BID, que ha llegado a más de 100.000 niños, niñas y jóvenes a través de más de 25 proyectos en 20 países de la región. ----- Apoiamos totalmente o Esporte para o Desenvolvimento! No México, estamos lançando as FIFA Arenas: oito campos comunitários que ajudarão a ampliar oportunidades para crianças, jovens e famílias por meio do esporte, em parceria com a FIFA. Foi um prazer encontrar Gianni Infantino para celebrar nosso trabalho conjunto na construção de um legado social duradouro por meio do esporte e da Copa do Mundo. O Grupo BID, o Governo do México e a Fundação FIFA também apoiarão programas em mais de 100 espaços comunitários, incluindo campos esportivos e centros comunitários, para fortalecer o cuidado com os idosos e ajudar a prevenir a violência contra as mulheres por meio do esporte e do engajamento comunitário. Esses esforços se somam ao trabalho do BID, que já alcançou mais de 100 mil crianças e jovens por meio de mais de 25 projetos em 20 países da região.

For #Mexico, #WorldCup2026 is the third time hosting or co-hosting the world's biggest soccer event. But the country recently experienced a world’s first with the IDB: it declared #sargassum seaweed a fishery resource – opening the door to new economic opportunities and sustainable management. It’s a unique part of our diverse portfolio in the country that you can learn about here: bit.ly/4nBioyD @BIDInvest @IDB_Lab #Football #MatchDay

Yes, the World Cup is on everyone's mind 🌍⚽ — but at the IDB Group, we are cheering for a different group of champions. The Superheroes of Development are taking the field for a chance to reach the Development World Cup final. Deadline: 12 June Be a part of the contest: bit.ly/3Oa93KR #IDBSuperheroes #IDBDevelopmentWorldCup

Um prazer conversar com @officialcafu, o melhor lateral direito da historia! Ídolo de muitos de nos que conquistou duas copas do mundo, capitão do penta, único jogador disputar três finais. Mas igual de impressionante é seu compromisso em criar oportunidades para crianças e jovens por meio do esporte. Foi inspirador conversar sobre como o BID e outros podemos transformar esses grandes eventos esportivos em legado duradouro de inclusão, desenvolvimento de habilidades e oportunidades para as próximas gerações. ----- A pleasure to meet with Cafu, one of the greatest right backs in #soccer history. An idol for many of us, he won two World Cups, captained #Brazil’s fifth title, and remains the only player to have appeared in three consecutive World Cup finals. But equally impressive is his commitment to creating opportunities for children and young people through sport. It was inspiring to discuss how @the_IDB and other partners can help turn major sporting events into a lasting legacy of skills, opportunities, and development for future generations. ----- Un placer conversar con #Cafú, uno de los mejores laterales derechos de la historia del #fútbol. Ídolo de muchos de nosotros, conquistó dos Copas del Mundo, fue el capitán del pentacampeonato de #Brasil y sigue siendo el único jugador en disputar tres finales consecutivas de la Copa del Mundo. Pero igual de admirable es su compromiso con la creación de oportunidades para niños, niñas y jóvenes a través del deporte. Fue inspirador conversar sobre cómo @el_bid y otros socios podemos transformar estos grandes eventos deportivos en un legado duradero de desarrollo de habilidades, oportunidades y crecimiento para las próximas generaciones.

We are excited to co-host the World Cup Business Summit here in Mexico alongside the Mexican authorities. So important to engage with around 300 CEOs in the development goals of @the_IDB, the LAC region, and in particular Mexico. From critical minerals, economic integration to AI revolution, the conversation centered on how the region can seize the opportunities that arise with global changes within a fragmented world. We discussed how the private sector and IDB can collaborate in the Plan Mexico and in development priorities. We also explored IDB role in enhancing the Care economy, digitalization and fast payment systems, among other areas of cooperation. And we addressed the social legacy of the World Cup and the IDB Group’s Sports for Development programs, which have already reached more than 100,000 children and young people in 20 countries. In Mexico, this includes the FIFA Arenas initiative we recently launched, which will create eight community pitches and expand access to programs that provide safe spaces, build skills, and create opportunities for vulnerable populations. ----- Estamos muy entusiasmados de coorganizar la Cumbre Empresarial de la Copa Mundial aquí en México junto con las autoridades mexicanas. Es muy importante integrar a cerca de 300 CEOs en los objetivos de desarrollo del Grupo BID, de América Latina y el Caribe, y en particular de México. Desde los minerales críticos y la integración económica hasta la revolución de la inteligencia artificial, la conversación se centró en cómo la región puede aprovechar las oportunidades que surgen de los cambios globales en un mundo cada vez más fragmentado. También analizamos cómo el sector privado y el BID pueden colaborar en la implementación del Plan México y en otras prioridades de desarrollo. Conversamos además sobre el rol del BID en el fortalecimiento de la economía del cuidado, la digitalización y los sistemas de pagos rápidos, entre otras áreas de cooperación. Asimismo, abordamos el legado social de la Copa Mundial y los programas de Deporte para el Desarrollo del Grupo BID, que ya han beneficiado a más de 100.000 niños, niñas y jóvenes en 20 países. En México, esto incluye la iniciativa FIFA Arenas, que lanzamos recientemente y que permitirá construir ocho canchas comunitarias y ampliar el acceso a programas que ofrecen espacios seguros, fortalecen habilidades y generan oportunidades para poblaciones vulnerables. @Edgar_Amador_Z

Nice to meet again Secretary @Edgar_Amador_Z here in Mexico. We are cooperating in energy sector, part of a broader infrastructure plan, the circular economy, urban mobility, fast digital payments, the care economy, and others, a set of quite important shared priorities. We have been working to engage and mobilize the private sector to boost investments to enhance growth in Mexico. We also discussed the social legacy of the World Cup for #development and @the_IDB initiatives. I look forward to continuing our work together. ----- Qué gusto volver a reunirme con el Secretario Edgar Amador aquí en México. Estamos colaborando en el sector energético, como parte de un plan más amplio de infraestructura, así como en economía circular, movilidad urbana, pagos digitales rápidos, la economía del cuidado y otras prioridades compartidas de gran importancia. También hemos estado trabajando para involucrar y movilizar al sector privado con el fin de impulsar la inversión y fortalecer el crecimiento en México. Asimismo, conversamos sobre el legado social de la Copa Mundial para el desarrollo y las iniciativas de @el_BID en este ámbito. Continuamos trabajando juntos. ----- Muito bom reencontrar o Secretário Edgar Amador aqui no México. Estamos colaborando no setor de energia, como parte de um plano mais amplo de infraestrutura, além de temas como economia circular, mobilidade urbana, pagamentos digitais rápidos, economia do cuidado e outras prioridades compartilhadas de grande relevância. Também temos trabalhado para engajar e mobilizar o setor privado, impulsionando investimentos que contribuam para fortalecer o crescimento do México. Conversamos ainda sobre o legado social da Copa do Mundo para o desenvolvimento e sobre as iniciativas do @bidbr nessa área. Seguimos trabalhando juntos.

Our new $3 billion global bond has attracted more than $4.9 billion in investor demand. The strong response reflects continued confidence in the IDB’s financial strength and our ability to drive economic and social development across #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. We thank our investors and banking partners for their continued support! 🔗 bit.ly/4ex10In #DevelopmentFinance

A major milestone to celebrate! S&P Global Ratings has assigned IDB Invest a AAA credit rating, the highest possible rating, recognizing the strength of our financial position, governance, and institutional transformation. Combined with a record $13.1 billion in financing delivered in 2025 and a recent $3.5 billion capital increase, this milestone strengthens our ability to mobilize more private capital and scale financing for businesses and infrastructure projects that drive growth across #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4aa5Ysf

It was fun to launch our Development World Cup with world champion Mario Kempes. As the #WorldCup gets underway, we are reminded that soccer brings teamwork, creates connections, and fosters a sense of belonging. Our IDB Group Development World Cup brings those same values—and serves to bring our colleagues together but also promote our “Sports for Development” projects: to strengthen vulnerable communities, help build skills and create opportunities across Latin America and the Caribbean. ----- Fue divertido lanzar nuestro Mundial del Desarrollo junto al campeón mundial Mario Kempes. Mientras comienza la Copa Mundial, recordamos que el fútbol fomenta el trabajo en equipo, crea conexiones y fortalece el sentido de pertenencia. Nuestro Mundial del Desarrollo del Grupo BID reúne esos mismos valores. También acerca a nuestros colegas y ayuda a promover nuestros proyectos de Deporte para el Desarrollo, que buscan fortalecer comunidades vulnerables, desarrollar habilidades y crear oportunidades en América Latina y el Caribe. ----- Foi um prazer lançar nosso Mundial de Desenvolvimento com o campeão Mario Kempes. Com o início da Copa do Mundo, lembramos que o futebol promove o trabalho em equipe, cria conexões e fomenta um senso de pertencimento. Nosso Mundial de Desenvolvimento do Grupo BID traz esses mesmos valores e serve para unir nossos colegas, além de promover nossos projetos de "Esporte para o Desenvolvimento": fortalecer comunidades vulneráveis, ajudar a desenvolver habilidades e criar oportunidades em toda a América Latina e Caribe.

A major milestone for private sector-led development in Latin America and the Caribbean: @BIDInvest has achieved a AAA credit rating from S&P. This is an important recognition of the institution’s transformation, strong governance, and financial strength. Combined with our originate-to-share model and recent $3.5 billion capitalization, it will help expand financing for businesses and development across the region. Congratulations to James, the IDB Invest team and the entire IDB Group on this achievement! Read more: bit.ly/3RVrSch ----- Un gran hito para el desarrollo liderado por el sector privado en América Latina y el Caribe: BID Invest ha obtenido una calificación crediticia AAA por parte de S&P. Se trata de un importante reconocimiento a la transformación de la institución, así como a la solidez de su gobernanza y fortaleza financiera. Junto con nuestro modelo originar-para-compartir y la reciente capitalización de US$3.500 millones, esta calificación ayudará a ampliar el financiamiento para las empresas y el desarrollo en toda la región. ¡Felicitaciones a James, al equipo de BID Invest y a todo el Grupo BID por este logro! ----- Um marco importante para o desenvolvimento liderado pelo setor privado na América Latina e no Caribe: o BID Invest obteve a classificação de crédito AAA da S&P. Este é um reconhecimento importante da transformação, da governança sólida e da solidez financeira da instituição. Somado ao nosso modelo de originate-to-share e à recente capitalização de US$ 3,5 bilhões, isso ajudará a ampliar o financiamento a empresas e o desenvolvimento em toda a região. Parabéns ao James, à equipe do BID Invest e a todo o Grupo BID por esta conquista!

🌐 Your city might be digitizing, but that doesn't make it smart! The difference lies in turning data and #AI into real decisions and services that work. How do the true #SmartCities do it? 📅 Tune in to find out on June 10 | IDB Cities Network 🔗 bit.ly/3QmYScX #Cities #UrbanStudies