Inflation is low and private investments are growing, says central bank head Julio Velarde
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Peru’s president pledges renewed infra investments
Peru’s new president enjoys widespread support as he faces the lingering fallout from the Odebrecht corruption scandal and tries to boost economic growth.
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Latin America widens trade relations in the time of Trump
As the United States imposes tariffs on steel imports, Latin America downplays the threat of a trade war but looks to reinforce commercial ties with other countries.
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DR deepens local markets
Encouraged by a strong economy and the increasingly open capital markets, international investors are taking another look at the Dominican Republic.
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Where sovereigns lead, corporates follow
Sovereign issuers are increasingly tapping global capital markets through local currency bonds. Corporate issuers are likely not far behind.
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Latin America tests anti-corruption measures
In the wake of the Odebrecht bribery scandal, governments across the region are overhauling the way they award and oversee new projects
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Mining projects face fresh opposition in Colombia
Colombia’s government believes copper and gold mining can kick-start GDP growth. But voters are not so keen on the idea
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How agricultural exports turned into a major growth engine for Peru
Peru has lacked the ingredients to make it a global agricultural powerhouse. But investments in irrigation projects and negotiations of trade agreements are changing everything
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For Peru’s SMEs, less cumbersome government regulations are just the beginning
Peru is dumping onerous rules in a move the government hopes will ease the way for small companies to register, pay tax and offer employee benefits. But business owners say more needs to be done
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Peru’s Pedro Pablo Kuczynksi: A president at ease
The LatinFinance crew arrives two hours early for our interview with Peru’s new president. Camera positions need discussing, lights need setting up, audio needs testing. And while we have been warned that the interview may start a little late, we don’t want to be the ones to hold things up