One of the perennial complaints leveled by analysts against Mexico’s banks is that the institutions are unduly lax about what they classify as productive loans and what they consider to […]
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Santander Strengthens
After significant cutbacks last year in the wake of the Asia crisis, Santander Investment appears to be building its Latin American operations, albeit on a much smaller scale than before. […]
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Energy Sector Fuels Investment
Developments in Bolivia’s energy sector have moved farther and faster than anyone in the industry would have dared predict three years ago. Private foreign investment driven by privatization, and the […]
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Ups and Downs
The success of Entel and failure of LAB characterize Bolivia’s capitalization program.
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The Incredible Shrinking Markets
When rumors hit the market last month that Telmex owner Carlos Slim was negotiating a deal with minority shareholder SBC Communications that would lead to Telmex’s delisting from the Mexican […]
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A Difficult Climb
Peru still faces an uphill struggle, despite its top performing economy, reports David Swafford.
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Digging for Growth
A potential mining boom helps Peruvians surmount pessimism over foreign multinationals’ withdrawal from the multi-billion dollar Camisea project.
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Merge or Die
Grupo NBK’s Omar Goyenechea explains the ins and outs of the consolidation process sweeping through Peru’s banking system.
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Peace Paves the Way
After more than 50 years of conflict, Ecuador and Peru seek common ground in trade and development.