The Mexican peso is one of the few currencies to have risen in value against the dollar this year. That is a major psychological boost for Mexico but it’s wreaking havoc on its competitiveness.
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Early-Stage Banking
With a lack of foreign exchange, international regulatory pressure and shortage of bankable risks, Belize’s young banking system still has serious deficits.
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Living with Headline Risk
Investors are applauding Colombia’s economic team for straightening out the government’s finances. But political uncertainty is rising with the approach of the 2002 elections.
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Turning on the Credit Supply
Interest rates and inflation are falling. That should have a positive impact on bank lending and the capital markets.
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Islands of Plenty
The Caribbean republic of Trinidad & Tobago has created a vibrant capital market that seeks to act as a regional banking center, serving public – and priavte – sector institutions.
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A North American Mentality
Free trade with the US has transformed Mexico from a closed an inward-looking economy into one of the most open in the world. Its leading companies are the most adventurous and successful in Latin America.
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Making Belize Accessible
Hurricane Keith shattered Belize last year. The country is now beefing up its infrastructure and revamping its ports to facilitate trade and attract investment.
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Putting Wealth to Work
Oil revenues have made Trinidad & Tobago a rich little country and exporter of capital. The government’s challenge is to channel some of that money into the local economy.
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Reinventing Belize
Twenty years after gaining independence from the UK, Belize is struggling to define itself while dealing with mounting debts. It is also trying to diversify its agricultural-based economy.
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Breaking with the Past
President Vicente Fox ended 71 years of rule by the Institutional Revolutionary Party with his election last year, but he has yet fully to break the mold of Mexican politics.