Peru wants to develop fish farming as a complement to the well-established trawling industry.
Category: Regions
The Envy of the Region
Guillermo Ortíz is not a popular man, not that he cares much. For the thick-skinned Ortíz, governor of Mexico’s central bank and hardline inflation hawk, his victory last year when […]
Permanent and Positive Change
Dollarization levels the playing field for everybody and sets the stage for economic stability. By Francisco Zalles
Ready for Reactivation
Economic growth in Peru is expected to rebound this year and accelerate even more in 2003.
Building on the US Legacy
Panama has not found it as easy as it had hoped to attract investment into areas once occupied by American troops. Development of the reverted areas has been plagued by false starts and delays.
Challenges Ahead for Canal
Users of the Canal have enjoyed a smooth and efficient transition to Panamanian control. But tough investment decisions regarding expansion now loom.
Regaining Confidence and Growth
Panama is struggling to convince the credit rating agencies and investors that it is correcting weaknesses in its fiscal and economic policies. But long-term investment opportunities are strong.
Straightening Out the Future
With a history as an international finanacial services center, Panama is on the cusp of redefining its global role. Despite a stubborn economy and contentious politics, the country has the tools to proceed.
Time to Re-Engineer
Bloated with debt, Mexico’s conglomerates have largely failed to reshape themselves into profitable, efficient companies capable of competing globally.
Banking Bounces Back
After being blacklisted by an international task force for failing to cooperate with anti money-laundering efforts, Panama’s banking sector has regained some stature and is poised for growth.
