After more than 50 years of conflict, Ecuador and Peru seek common ground in trade and development.
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Bancomer, Serfin Enter Guilty Pleas
At the end of March, Mexican banks Bancomer SA and Banca Serfin SA formally entered guilty pleas in Operation Casablanca, the largest money laundering case in US history. In separate […]
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Fiscal Fights
LatinFinance talks to Colombia’s finance minister on how he plans to steer the country’s economy during such turbulent times.
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Halo of Hope
A revived economy is still a long way ahead, despite renewed optimism among Colombians, writes David Swafford.
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Pago, Si Tengo!
All indications are that Mexico will meet its foreign and domestic debt obligations in 1999.
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A Taxing Situation
A recent plan to revive Ecuador’s sluggish economy leaves more than a few observers skeptical.
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The Limits of Austerity
Lawmakers approved Mexico’s 1999 budget by the skin of their teeth; but with renewed capital flows far from certain, how long can the economy bear up under increased austerity?
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Consolidation in the Cards
Mergers and a new regulatory body many instill some hope for Ecuador’s flagging financial system.
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Real Challenges
LatinFinance talks to Alvaro Guerrero-Ferber, the man recently put in charge of Ecuador’s aborted privatization process, and asks what to expect in the year ahead.