Category: 2014 March / April

An imperfect science

Syndicated loans and Japanese investment reflect a borrower-friendly deal environment. But not everyone is happy about it — and an adjustment could be imminent. By Karen Schwartz

Sugar high

Chile and Peru both face the challenge of less voracious Chinese demand for copper – in addition to political and economic hurdles specific to their individual situations.

In the year Brazil hosts the FIFA World Cup, it increasingly seems on the losing side as far as investors are concerned. But given its underlying economic and financial advantages, the country could stage a comeback.

Itaú advanced its expansion bid in Latin America through a merger with Chile’s CorpBanca, while CFR Pharmaceuticals pulled a chunky cross-continental bid. By Katie Llanos-Small

Central America — and the Dominican Republic, now linked to the isthmus via a free trade agreement — might be home to some small economies, but with some interesting stories to tell.

Chile’s incoming government plans to introduce a raft of new legislation, including a landmark tax reform. But concern is growing that the proposals will limit investment in an already slowing economy. By Lucien Chauvin

Reforms launched late last year — in oil and gas, and other areas like electricity and banking — have the potential to transform Mexico. But the longer-term benefits are still far away, and difficult to achieve.