Latin America to grow 3.5 percent this year
IMF report predicts modest growth, and urges the region’s economies to lay the groundwork for long-term, sustainable development.
Remittances were largely flat year-over-year in 2012 due to a sluggish Spanish economy.
Haiti, Venezuela, and Honduras top our index for the second year as the most dangerous countries in the Americas.
Albeit the cooling-off of Latin America's GDP growth in 2012, the region gained dynamism as destination for products sourced from the beleaguered euro-zone. According to Eurostat figures,
The total number and fortune of Latin American billionaires increased substantially in 2012 compared to 2011. The exclusive club of the billionaires grew by 34 names to 98 last year from 64 in 2011.
Most of the acquired companies were in Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Most of the acquirers were in Brazil, the US and -- surprisingly -- in Colombia. Trends and data drawn from the Latin Business Chronicle 2012 Latin America’s top 100 M&A ranking.
Students with limited access to education in Latin America sometimes fail to develop cognitive skills needed for success. Latin Education Index shows how Guatemala and Haiti lag in this area.
Peru will have a stronger stance against currency appreciation. FDI will increase by 25 percent this year to reach $14 billion. Exclusive interview with Peruvian Minister of Finance, Luis Fernando Castilla.
Isabel Noboa, head of Consorcio Nobis, highlights the group's domestic and international expansion plans. Nobis is one of Ecuador's most important business conglomerates.
More than $31.6 billion in 20 major infrastructure bids which are open in 7 countries, are listed in the new Latin Business Chronicle Infrastructure Guide. Descriptions, deadlines and contacts for each bid.
Latin Business Chronicle ranks the most influential women in the Latin American business world of 2012. They include chief executives, board members, company advisers, and creators of some of the region’s most important economic trends.
Mining and construction companies in Latin America have increased their sales, net revenues and profitability more than other firms in the last three years. See the complete list of best companies from Shougang to Corporacion San Luis.
Will Peru's energy sector see a greater state role in the economy? Three experts share their insights.
There are fears that Humala's victory could mean a change in the economic model, and wind up putting an end to Peru's period of prosperity.
There is increased risk of contract cancellations in Peru with president-elect Ollanta Humala.
Some executives voice optimism that Peru's president-elect Ollanta Humala will follow today's economic policies.
Peru’s president-elect Ollanta Humala can only reduce poverty by continuing the country’s openness to the international economy.
Peru next month will choose between continuity or market hostility, experts say.
Peru and Panama will likely see Latin America's best economic performance this year, while Venezuela will see the worst.
Investors are worried about the likelihood of a radical change in economic policies in one of Latin America’s stars.
Peru's retail sector is booming -- spurred by a growing economy and under-penetration.
The integrated stock exchange of Chile, Colombia and Peru is larger than Mexico's.
Social factors are key, but not enough, for the success of Peruvian mining company Buenaventura.
Hunt Oil – already behind the largest investment in Peru – plans further expansion.
Peru and Panama keep inflation low despite strong economic growth.
Panama, the Dominican Republic and Peru will have Latin America's highest growth the next five years.
Latin America’s 100 best companies measured by growth and profit margins.
America Movil is giving Telefonica a run for its money in Peru's wireless market.
A wave of consumerism is washing over Peru, thus helping to create a strong base of domestic demand.
Traditional Peruvian products become mainstream in modern packaged food.
Peru and Ecuador lead growth in Canada trade, but Mexico remains the top partner.
Peru’s economy is facing another solid year, providing a strong outlook for business and trade.
Empowering the workforce has helped the bottom line of Kimberly-Clark Peru.
How Costa Rica's Cafe Britt has become the country's most international company. Now it's eyeing Europe and an IPO.
How Peru's Camposol became the world’s largest exporter of asparagus.
Peru's economy will grow by 6.5 percent annually the next five years, President Alan Garcia says.
Peru hopes to attract more than $1 billion in investments to planned infrastructure projects.
Peru will grow most among Latin America's top economies the next two years, the IMF forecasts.
With the right reforms, Latin America could grow as fast as South East Asia in the 80’s and 90’s, or even surpass them.
Panama, Uruguay and Dominican Republic improve their business climate, while Venezuela worsens.
Peru's real estate did not suffer from the global crisis and is expected to continue expanding at strong rates.
Peru boosts foreign direct investments as all other top recipients worldwide see declines.
A series of major infrastructure programs are triggering a productivity revolution that will sharply accelerate Peru’s economic development
Peru will have Latin America’s lowest inflation rate this year, while Venezuela will have the highest, the IMF forecasts.
Mexico will outperform Brazil the next five years, while Panama will lead Latin America in GDP growth, the IMF forecasts.
GE Consumer & Industrial sees increased demand from existing clients and market like Brazil and Peru.
Peru's economic and political outlook looks bright despite the recent global crisis.
Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Panama are garnering more attention from investors than Venezuela & Co.
When conflicts with the indigenous population break out, that instability adds to costs.
Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru are BCP's top recommendations, with Ecuador underweight.
Peru and Panama will post the highest growth, while Mexico and Venezuela will see the worst declines, the IMF predicts.
Brazil, Colombia and Peru and government and education segments are helping drive Adobe’s growth in Latin America.
Despite an economic slowdown, Peru remains the star of Latin America’s economies this year.
Latin American exports and imports set new records, helped by strong growth in Brazil.
Peruvian President Alan Garcia boosts foreign investment and helps spur economic growth.
Peru's fundamentals remain strong, spurring Latin America's fastest-growing economy.
Peru's legal sector is booming thanks to a strong economy, investment grade and a trade agreement with the United States.
Peru's fast-growing food manufacturer Alicorp eyes growth in Latin America.
Latin America's GDP will grow higher than the IMF predicts, ECLAC says. Meanwhile poverty has been falling since 1999.
President Alan Garcia receives high marks from local and foreign investors, who all express strong optimism about Peru's business outlook.
Colombia and Peru are helping boost Shearman & Sterling's business in Latin America.
U.S. trade with Colombia is booming even without a free trade agreement. Overall US trade with Latin America is picking up.
Peru's new investment grade rating could spark the social-economic transformation of the country.
Brazil and energy dominate the ranking of Latin America's top 500 companies.
An in-depth analysis of first quarter revenue, profit and subscriber data from Telefonica and America Movil.
Chile is best and Venezuela worst in Latin America when it comes to overall business climate.
Occidental is blamed for environmental damage in Peru - nearly a decade after it left and transferred operations to another company.
The investment grade of Peru by Fitch ratings follows years of solid growth.
Panama and Peru are the stars of economic growth in Latin America, while Mexico, Ecuador, El Salvador an Venezuela are the top losers.
India's trade with Latin America is growing, as are investments by Indian companies.
EU trade with Latin America grows twice as much as U.S. trade with the region. Brazil and Paraguay lead the way in growth.
China's trade with, and investments in, Latin America are growing significantly and expected to continue doing so in the future as well.
A closer look at Parque Arauco, the successful Chilean shopping mall developer expanding into Colombia and Peru.
An in-depth report on the fast-growing wireless market in Latin America. Both operators and handset vendors are gaining strongly.
Caterpillar boosts sales in Latin America, in large part thanks to the commodity boom. And prospects are bright for continued strong growth.
Companies and business groups alike are hoping U.S. Congress passes free trade pacts with Colombia and Panama soon.
Brazil and Mexico disagree with IMF's latest projections for GDP growth this and next year.
Which Latin American countries are winning the fight against inflation? Which are losing it? Our analysis shows some surprising results.
A megaproject takes on the big job of safeguarding local communities and the environment in the Peruvian Amazon.
Defying conventional assumptions, a vast natural gas project has helped to protect 1.5 million hectares of rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon.
Peru replaces Venezuela as third-largest trade partner in Latin America. Overall Canada trade with the region grew as well.
Venezuela and Argentina are reversing Latin America's trend towards lower inflation.
Colombia is among the main beneficiaries of the growing "resource nationalism" in neighboring countries. A closer look at Latin America's top oil producers.
Renewal of the Andean Trade Preferences and Drug Eradication Act will clearly advance the U.S. partnership in the Andes and further blunt Chavez's anti-American offensive.
Privatize the subsoil and turn it over to the legitimate owners of the soil, the peasants and the Andean communities. Let them benefit from the enormous profits of mining, without the corrupt hypocrisy of social aid or the disdain of charity
Alan Garcia has now taken over the reigns of Peru. Will he follow the previous government's pro-business line or return to his past? Three experts share their views.
Alan Garcia inherits one of the most successful economies in Latin America and vows not to "blow it" like he did last time.
The U.S.-Peru FTA benefits the U.S. economy, nurtures a growing trade bloc and rewards pro-market progress, while countering anti-American sentiment in Latin America, argue Ana Eiras and Stephen Johnson of the Heritage Foundation.
Peru posts Latin America's lowest inflation, while Haiti posts the highest rate. But Argentina and Venezuela will likely be the worst offenders next year.
Despite recent political uncertainty, Peru's economy is going full steam ahead. The country's new prime minister is getting much of the credit. However, uncertainty surrounds next year's presidential elections.
