Central American Bank for Economic Integration

Executive President Gisela Sánchez, who took office in December 2023, leads the institution's executive direction and credit approvals. Investment and lending decisions are prepared by sector teams and approved through the bank's credit committee and Board of Directors, which represents the 15 member countries.

CABEI originates transactions through its country offices embedded in each member state, which work directly with government ministries, municipal authorities, and private developers. Its origination model relies on sovereign relationships and local market intelligence rather than a blind-pool fund model common in private equity.

CABEI primarily deploys through senior secured loans and credit lines to sovereigns, state-owned enterprises, and large corporates. It can take minority equity positions in private-sector projects but equity exposure remains a small fraction of total assets relative to its loan book.

CABEI's exclusion list bars financing for activities including forced labor, trade in endangered species, ozone-depleting substances, and operations in certain protected areas. The bank's environmental and social policies align with the Equator Principles, screening out projects that do not meet its sustainability standards.

CABEI routinely co-finances with the World Bank Group's IFC, the Inter-American Development Bank, and bilateral agencies such as KfW. These partnerships often involve CABEI taking a portion of a broader syndicated facility, blending its regional mandate with the technical standards of larger multilaterals.