Nicaragua announces plans for transoceanic canal
President says the country will move forward with $40 billion canal project, pending feasibility studies.
The president pushed a major overhaul of the country’s ports through Congress, which will increase investment by $27 billion.
The new chief says he will ease the blockages in global trade.
IMF report predicts modest growth, and urges the region’s economies to lay the groundwork for long-term, sustainable development.
Analysts believe he will promote pragmatic policies and restore relations with neighbors.
Venezuela’s economy will close this year with an inflation greater than 30 percent and growth of only 1.8 percent. Can that forecast be altered? What comes after Chavez.
Minister of Finance Guido Mantega lists economic conditions, tax incentives and figures of a large underserved market to convince investors to participate in a $200 billion concession program to be announced Tuesday in New York.
The Latin Trade Group acquires Argentina-based corporate assurance company Datarisk.
Panama Canal Authority CEO and Administrator Alberto Aleman among 2011 Bravo Business Award winners.
CEOs of Odebrecht, Grupo Aval and Globant among 2011 BRAVO Business Awards winners.
Dominican President, Mexican Central Bank Governor and Chilean Minister among 2011 Bravo winners.
UK-based IHG has the largest number of rooms in Latin America, followed by Sol Melia from Spain.
The CFO’s of Petrobras and Copersucar win Latin Trade awards as CFO’s of the Year in Brazil.
Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro jump on the latest cost of living survey.
Despite continued delays, both Colombian and US officials say the Colombia FTA will be approved this year.
Brazil is working to avoid bottlenecks during the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games, official says.
A U.S. injunction blocks the $18.2 billion ruling against Chevron in Ecuador.
Venezuela's economy is more repressed than that of Iran, while Chile's is freer than those of Germany and the UK.
Brazil's economy will become larger than the economies of France, the UK and Germany the next 14 years, PwC predicts.
Brazil remains a magnet for foreign companies despite major challenges like taxes, education and infrastructure.
Venezuela beats all other countries worldwide when it comes to inflation.
Brazil remains top exporter to Iran, but Venezuela becomes Iran's top market in Latin America.
Brazil's economy will grow 7 percent, but Argentina will have the highest growth among leading economies.
Presents video footage showing Ecuadorian court-appointed investigator in collusion with plaintiffs.
Mexico City's traffic is worse than Moscow and New Delhi and is only getting worse.
Sao Paulo is now more expensive than New York and Rome, while Rio de Janeiro is more expensive than St. Petersburg and Helsinki.
Peru's economy will grow by 6.5 percent annually the next five years, President Alan Garcia says.
Colombia and Argentina have become more competitive, while Peru sees a strong decline.
Peru, Uruguay and Brazil lead growth, while Haiti and Venezuela are the laggards.
The governments of Panama and the Dominican Republic react to their improved rankings on the Latin Business Index.
Stagnant productivity is causing poor growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, the IDB says.
With Alvaro Uribe out of the running for Colombia's presidency, investors now pin their hopes on Juan Manuel Santos.
Latin America business leaders and experts urge President Barack Obama to move on the Colombia and Panama FTA's.
Peru will grow most among Latin America's top economies the next two years, the IMF forecasts.
Brazil improves, but Mexico and Chile drop when it comes to competitiveness.
Caracas becomes more expensive, while Brazil's and Mexico's top cities become less expensive for expats.
Colombia's economy should expand by 1.5 percent this year, predicts Bulltick, beating the consensus and even government forecasts.
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe's re-election will boost foreign direct investment despite international protests, one expert predicts.
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Peru and Panama will post the highest growth, while Mexico and Venezuela will see the worst declines, the IMF predicts.
Venezuela is the only country in Latin America that will likely see higher inflation this year.
U.S. exports to Latin America fell by 23 percent in February, while imports declined by 34 percent.
Caracas is more expensive than Copenhagen, while Mexico City is among the least expensive house rental locations worldwide.
The Obama Administration should not ease travel restrictions until Cuba makes real changes, some experts say.
Colombian companies are most optimistic, while Argentine SME's are most pessimistic about their outlook.
The U.S. trade deficit with Latin America fell sharply in January thanks to double-digit declines in exports and imports.
Business groups urge U.S. lawmakers to respect NAFTA's trucking rules.
Ivanka Trump sees Panama’s real estate market as the hottest worldwide, with demand outstripping supply on the Trump tower there.
Venezuela has reached 100 percent wireless penetration, but neighboring Colombia shows the strongest growth.
Latin America remains SAP's best-performing region worldwide after growing by double-digits last year.
South America provided the highest profits for Ford last year and its only profits in the fourth quarter.
DuPont posts a decline in the fourth quarter, while Halliburton, Weatherford and Caterpillar post double-digit growth.
Strong Latin America growth last year at Nokia, Ericsson, CNH and Schlumberger, but declines in the fourth quarter.
A solid quarter in Latin America helped offset weak results in the United States for Caterpillar.
Ericsson's Latin America sales outpace North America and grow more than any other region worldwide outside of Asia.
Canada starts free trade talks with Colombia and indirectly rebukes US lawmakers.
Latin America posts Coca-Cola's highest net revenue growth worldwide in the second quarter.
Latin America grows faster than any other market in sales and posts second-best results in operating income.
More expensive: Bogota, Buenos Aires and Caracas. Less expensive: Mexico City, Santiago and Sao Paulo.
Brazil makes progress, but still has Latin America's highest software piracy losses.
Chile and Colombia are most competitive in Latin America, while Venezuela and Argentina are least competitive.
Guatemala City is Latin America's most expensive city, while Asuncion remains the cheapest, a new survey shows.
Venezuela is now among the least-competitive tourism markets in Latin America.
Economic growth in the region is helping DHL boost its Latin America revenues.
Venezuela will post higher inflation this and next year than originally anticipated.
Brazil will grow less and Mexico more than originally expected, the IMF forecasts.
Brazil and Mexico have become more corrupt, but Haiti remains the worst in Latin America.
The US hotel chain is boosting its presence in Latin America through new hotels in Brazil and Chile.
The Sao Paulo auto show, the largest in Latin America, unveiled a broad range of new models.
By acquiring Impsat, Global Crossing has boosted its business in Latin America further.
Citigroup expands its Central American presence through acquiring a regional bank and credit card leader.
A majority of Latin American executives say corporate social responsibility is becoming more important.
The acquisition consolidates the second-largest fixed line telecom operator in Mexico.
Dominican president Leonel Fernandez to introduce tax reform bill next week.
Revenue grew most in South- and Central America, although Mexico did well too.
Coca-Cola boosted its revenues and profits in Latin America in the third quarter, helping the overall bottom line of the company.
