After more than 50 years of conflict, Ecuador and Peru seek common ground in trade and development.
Category: Regions
Help Wanted
An embattled President Jamil Mahuad is pinning his hopes on am IMF bailout to solve Ecuador’s financial crisis, but critics call it a Band-Aid solution.
Fiscal Fights
LatinFinance talks to Colombia’s finance minister on how he plans to steer the country’s economy during such turbulent times.
Halo of Hope
A revived economy is still a long way ahead, despite renewed optimism among Colombians, writes David Swafford.
Pago, Si Tengo!
All indications are that Mexico will meet its foreign and domestic debt obligations in 1999.
A Taxing Situation
A recent plan to revive Ecuador’s sluggish economy leaves more than a few observers skeptical.
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?
Consolidation in the Cards
Mergers and a new regulatory body many instill some hope for Ecuador’s flagging financial system.
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.
