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Litigation | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of Information About Litigation Issues [Abstract] |
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26. | Litigation
Bladex is not engaged in any litigation that is material to the Bank’s business or, to the best of the knowledge of the Bank’s management that is likely to have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.

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