Two US power companies find that gaining a controlling interest in Peruvian utility means setting a precedent and contending with local investors.
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Chinese Checkers
Smaller countires in Latin America are strengthening their relationships with Taiwan, but at what cost?
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Colombia’s financing needs: No hurries there
If Colombia had not gotten a commitment for multilateral credit, things would have been different. But government officials are reassured after securing $6.9 billion in multilateral financing for 1999-2002. The […]
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Controversial Calls
Credit rating agencies may be too negative on Latin American sovereign risk following their misjudgments in Asia and Russia.
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Day of Reckoning
Further consolidation among Chile’s banks changes the balance of power, linking local players and giving foreigners new muscle.
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Details of the Swap
Four classes of Brazilian Brady bonds were eligible for the swap. These were par series Z-L bonds due 2024 (par bonds), front-loaded interest reduction with capitalization series L bonds due […]
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Economática Latin American Corporate Price Growth
Notes: The universe of companies covered by Economática includes all Latin American listed companies that have at least a minimal trading activity. This universe is believed […]
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Economática Latin American Market Capitalization Growth
Notes: The universe of companies covered by Economatica includes all Latin American listed companies that have at least a minimal trading activity. This universe is believed […]
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Front Notes
In the debate on how best to develop a new international financial architecture, the notion of a universal exchange rate system has been suggested, a sort of one-size-fits-all policy. But […]
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Pump up the Volume
Bovespa has launched an after-market trading session to increase sagging volumes and meet customers’ needs. During these hours, investors will be able to buy or sell shares at brokerages sites […]