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The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) successfully held its LXV Board of Governors Meeting, highlighting historic achievements and the impact of the 2025-2029 Institutional Strategy, approved in 2024 and successfully implemented since that same year. The financial results are the best in history and clearly reflect the path toward positive transformation that the Bank continues to promote in all its member countries.
In 2024, CABEI achieved historic profits of US$268.4 million, with a return on equity of 5.5%, reaffirming its financial strength. This prudent and efficient management allowed the Bank to achieve asset growth of 6.1%, with a balance sheet total of US$18.2387 billion. In terms of fundraising, the Bank reached a historic milestone, exceeding US$2.9 billion in global and regional markets, further strengthening its financing capacity. These results are a direct reflection of the implementation of the strategy, focused on high-impact finance, transparency, governance, and operational excellence.
During 2024, 13 operations were approved for more than US$2.249 billion in strategic sectors such as infrastructure, energy, health, and education, with the aim of maximizing the positive impact on communities and improving people’s quality of life.
This year, CABEI will continue to support programs and projects aligned with the development priorities of its member countries. Through innovative financing instruments, the Bank will continue to promote the construction of more equitable, developed, and sustainable societies.
During the Assembly, key issues for institutional strengthening were also reviewed. Progress in governance reforms focused on optimizing decision-making processes and increasing the Bank’s operational efficiency was discussed. Within the framework of technical and financial rigor, financial strengthening measures were presented that will be implemented on an ongoing basis, ensuring that CABEI maintains its solid financial profile. These actions will enable the Bank to continue successfully executing its Institutional Strategy and meeting the objectives established for the coming years.
The Board of Governors was attended by the President of the Republic of Honduras, Ms. Iris Xiomara Castro, the Prime Minister of Belize, Mr. John Briceño, the Executive President of CABEI, Ms. Gisela Sánchez, Governors, Directors, and representatives of the Bank’s member countries.
CABEI is grateful for the trust placed in it by its 15 member countries, whose constant support and commitment are essential to realizing the vision of positive transformation that the Bank promotes. (https://www.bcie.org/en/news-and-media/news/article/el-bcie-impulsa-su-estrategia-de-transformacion-positiva-con-logros-historicos-durante-su-asamblea-de-gobernadores)
