Caribbean nations fear the worst in the wake of the WTO’s recent ruling on banana exports.
Category: Regions
A Difficult Climb
Peru still faces an uphill struggle, despite its top performing economy, reports David Swafford.
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.
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.
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.
