2013 Revenue Forecast for the Top Companies in Latin America
While firms in industries related to massive consumption and commodities will generally have a favorable performance, those in activities, such as telecoms and oil production will probably underperform. Important downside risks to our projections prevail.
The index fell 2.1 percent from 3Q11. Nevertheless Bimbo increased its revenue by 40 percent, Cencosud by 30 percent and Femsa by 23 percent. The fastest growing companies relied on their domestic markets and not on international markets.
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.
There is increased risk of contract cancellations in Peru with president-elect Ollanta Humala.
Greystar expects to get its environmental permit for Angostura in Colombia this year.
Social factors are key, but not enough, for the success of Peruvian mining company Buenaventura.
Foreign mining operations in Latin America can be reputational powder kegs unless companies work hard at building local community relations and goodwill.
After a record year in Latin America in 2008, Caterpillar is now hoping to benefit from new infrastructure projects.
Chile’s Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, hopes increased production will help offset falling prices.
Caterpillar boosts sales in Latin America, in large part thanks to the commodity boom. And prospects are bright for continued strong growth.
Skanska boosts revenues and income in Latin America helped by strong demand in Brazil.
Open letter from Jose Aviles from the Ecuador Amazon Indigenous Nationalities Confederation to Joan Kuyek of MiningWatch Canada.
Joan Kuyek at MiningWatch Canada responds to open letters from Ruben Naichap of the Shuar Federation of Zamora Chinchipe and Jose Aviles of the Ecuador Amazon Indigenous Nationalities Confederation.
Open letter to Joan Kuyek, national Coordinator of MiningWatch Canada, from the Shuar Federation of Zamora Chinchipe in Ecuador.
Peru replaces Venezuela as third-largest trade partner in Latin America. Overall Canada trade with the region grew as well.
Chile's copper boom continues, but mining companies are also facing several key challenges.
President Alan Garcia receives high marks from local and foreign investors, who all express strong optimism about Peru's business outlook.
Brazil is the second-largest market worldwide for the Swedish truck giant, but Peru is growing most, thanks to its mining boom.
Latin American trade with Canada is growing stronger than with the Unites States and Europe. The growth is led by Mexico, Brazil and Peru.
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
