The sharp drop in oil prices will test Ecuador’s resilience this year. But the country has already made strides to strengthen its economy
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Infrastructure: Ready for take-off
Mexico’s infrastructure plan is set to demand more private
sector participation than ever before. Construction companies are positioning for the opportunities. By Patrick Ferguson
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Ecuador Foreign direct investment: The welcome mat
Investment has primarily been a local thing. Now Ecuador hopes to attract FDI by making its economy friendlier to international investors. First up: Food, metals, and mining
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Real estate: Growing up
Barely four years old, Fibras are multiplying and moving into
subsectors of the country’s property market but may be coming up against limits to their expansion. By Patrick Ferguson
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Ecuador Government Financing: Broader horizon
Ecuador has diversified its sources of funding in recent years. With the dramatic drop in oil prices, those new links will be put to the test
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EQUITY AND M&A NEWS: Slim pickings
Equity deals are in the pipeline, but coming slowly to the market. By Katie Llanos-Small
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Ecuador Interview: Aiming high
Sandra Naranjo was appointed tourism minister in July 2014, shortly after the country launched its “All you need is Ecuador” campaign to attract foreign visitors. She spoke to LatinFinance about the country’s rising tourism targets, and how to reach them. This is an edited transcript of the discussion.
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Parting Shot: Leading talent
Businesses, governments, and entire countries are losing a competitive edge that could make a crucial difference to their future success, argues Susan Segal