A potential mining boom helps Peruvians surmount pessimism over foreign multinationals’ withdrawal from the multi-billion dollar Camisea project.
Category: Regions
Trouble in Paradise
Caribbean nations fear the worst in the wake of the WTO’s recent ruling on banana exports.
Merge or Die
Grupo NBK’s Omar Goyenechea explains the ins and outs of the consolidation process sweeping through Peru’s banking system.
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 […]
Peace Paves the Way
After more than 50 years of conflict, Ecuador and Peru seek common ground in trade and development.
Banking on Recovery
LatinFinance talks to Ecuador’s Minister of Finance on the resurrection of the country’s financial stability.
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.
