Latin America needs 5% economic growth over a generation to catch up to more developed countries, says the OECD’s secretary general
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Brazil’s central bank policies encourage fintech startups
Former central bank president Ilan Goldfajn implemented more accommodative regulations to foster fintech innovation
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Local partners help Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan spot infrastructure opportunities
Partnering with local players reduces risk, says Dale Burgess, head of the pension fund’s infrastructure business
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Peru’s Benavides worries too much regulation could hurt the mining industry
Miners are more sensitive these days to the environment and local communities, says the chairman of Peru’s largest precious metal producer
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Chile’s Velasco says more pragmatism, less ideology can solve economic problems
Policies must be enforceable, transparent and flexible to tackle economic challenges, says Chile’s former finance minister
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World Bank’s Familiar says more political consensus needed to achieve prosperity
More action and less discussion are needed to achieve economic and social improvements, says World Bank expert on Latin America
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Rappi’s app-based delivery service is changing the retail experience
Rappi co-founder Sebastián Mejía says the tech startup’s army of couriers is the answer to the traffic gridlock that confounds consumers
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CargoX is transforming Brazil’s trucking industry through technology
Company founder Federico Vega developed an app that’s driving efficiency among Brazil’s truckers
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Uruguay emerges as a model for renewable energy initiatives
Uruguay’s steady winds, sunshine and ample biomass could allow it to achieve energy sovereignty, says national director of energy Olga Otegui
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Brookfield’s Almeida says conflicting regulations frustrate infrastructure investors
Infrastructure is a long-term investment that needs predictability and stability, says the head of Brookfield Asset Management’s infrastructure business in Latin America