Ownership of Brazilian telecoms is in flux, reflecting elevated foreign interest as well as expansion on the ground. Consolidation has several more acts to run.
Category: Regions
Peru Fishery Consolidation: Minnows Beware
Peru’s fisheries are again poised to consolidate. Though the pre-crisis M&A pace may not be matched, opportunity for fundraising is expected.
MEXICO CCDs: Expanding Opportunity
A wave of new CCDs is making its way to the Mexican market. Size and the diversity of underlying assets are slowly increasing.
Brazil-Peru: The Gateway to Asia
Brazil is building infrastructure throughout neighboring Peru with a view to opening up shipping routes to Asia. The substantial investment also boosts Peru’s long-term development.
Temasek Talks Mexico Potential
As relations between Asia and LatAm strengthen, Temasek sees itself well positioned to ride Mexico’s recovery. The sovereign wealth fund is teaming up with entrepreneurs.
INTERVIEW: CFE Ups Its Game
As Mexico’s economy starts to revive, CFE is confident in its ability to meet growing electricity needs. Technology, transparency and investor relations will be key.
Mexico Kicks Off Euro Debt Campaign
Mexico has opened up a new funding option in euros and is also eyeing yen. International investors appear undeterred by the uptick in drug violence.
EXCLUSIVE: Panama’s Motta Eyes Home Potential
In a rare interview, Panamanian mogul Stanley Motta weighs his country’s potential for growth in infrastructure and capital markets. He does not rule out M&A for Copa.
Venezuela Investors Await Change
While some still make money under the radar in Venezuela, most foreign investors monitor politics for signs of an opportunity.
COMMENT: Emerged Markets
MCP invokes 1960s feminism and lacks the ring of BRIC, but the complex is starting to develop a true investor following. Mexico, Colombia and Peru all have their troubles and the latter is constrained by scale.
