Telecommunications came as close as possible to being a one-way bet last year as Latin equity markets caught the Internet bug. Teléfonos de Mexico (Telmex) continued storming ahead and privatized […]
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Front Notes
Much has been written about the dire outlook for Latin America’s equity markets, as stock exchanges in the US and Europe siphon off liquidity and international companies delist their local […]
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The Rating Game
Moody’s earlier-than-expected boost of Mexico to investment grade has underscored the more subtle factors at play among rating agencies vying for a piece of the action.
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Mexico’s Moment
With a buccaneering entrepreneurial spirit, Mexican companies are dominating the Latin American business scene but they could be hit big by higher US interest rates.
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Post Script
BBVA Courts Bancomer Spain’s Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA and Mexico’s Grupo Financiero Bancomer SA, have said they are in preliminary talks to form an alliance, which if successful, is […]
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Camisea Gets Halfway There
Peru has sold the exploration rights to its gargantuan natural gas deposit but must still find an operator willing to move the fuel.
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Excuses and Broken Promises
Latin America has received substantial capital inflows over the last 20 years, but has failed to achieve sustained growth and development. Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski, the former Peruvian minister for energy and mines, now managing partner at Latin American Enterprise Fund Managers, a private equity firm based in Miami, argues that more investment, plus a deeper commitment on the part of governments are needed to make the region prosper.
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On a Capital Quest
The Mexican government and its banks want to build a stronger financial system. But signs are they better act quickly.
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The Winner is…Mexico
Mexican corporations take five of the 11 top honors for LatinFinance’s Deal of the Year awards, distinguishing the country from the rest of Latin America.