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.

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.

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.

Telefonica Brazil was the growth champion. America Movil had a lackluster year

For the second quarter in a row, Telefonica is the leader of the Latin Wireless Index.

Carlos García Moreno, CFO of America Movil, has been named CFO of the Year in Mexico.

NII Holdings leads wireless growth in Latin America ahead of America Movil and Telefonica.

The multilatinas post higher growth than multinationals operating in Latin America.

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.

Latin Wireless Index gains in the second quarter, with Vivo and Oi leading the way.

Oi, Vivo gain most. Telefonica declines and Iusacell grows the least.

A closer look at the winners and losers among Latin America's 500 largest companies.

Brazilian wireless carriers Oi and Vivo gain most, while Millicom and Iusacell post the weakest results.

Telefonica and Vivo gain on the Latin Wireless Index, while America Movil and NII lose.

Telefonica and Vivo gain on the Latin Wireless Index, while America Movil and NII lose.

Telefonica and Vivo gain on the Latin Wireless Index, while America Movil and NII lose.

Latin America's top ten most powerful pan-regional business people.

Brazil and telecom dominate the ranking of Latin America's top 40 technology companies.

The economic slowdown has not stopped Latin America’s wireless sector from seeing another increase in the first quarter.

America Movil beats Telefonica when it comes to wireless revenues, profits and subscribers in Latin America.

Latin America's wireless market grows solidly in the second quarter, with Nokia boosting its gap to Motorola.

3G and handsets like the iPhone are helping boost Latin America's wireless market, already the fastest-growing worldwide.

An in-depth analysis of first quarter revenue, profit and subscriber data from Telefonica and America Movil.

Swedish-owned Millicom is carving out a profitable niche in Latin America's wireless sector.

Latin America again outperforms global sales for multinationals, first quarter results show.

An in-depth report on the fast-growing wireless market in Latin America. Both operators and handset vendors are gaining strongly.

President Rafael Correa's economic policies are nothing but a recipe for disaster in Ecuador.

Brazil's wireless market is booming and will grow even more thanks to upcoming 3G licenses.

Brazil’s economy is booming and has a bright outlook. A special report on the key benefits and challenges of doing business in Brazil.

Latin America's M&A market barely grew last year, but exploded in Brazil, which is now the top deal market in the region.

Mexico, Latin America's second-largest wireless market, is growing the number of subscribers and the size of the market. Telcel remains the undisputed market leader.

Populist rhetoric and policies will continue as long as natural resources prices remain high. But what happens after they fall?

Brazil's booming wireless phone market will continue seeing the same or more competition, experts predict.

The Dominican economy, the fastest-growing in Latin America, is expected to benefit strongly from CAFTA.

Latin America's billionaires have estimated assets that are larger than the economy of Chile.

Music helps Sony Ericsson boost sales and market share in Latin America.

Millions of US dollars.

The number of Latin American merger and acquisition deals - and their value - grow significantly.

Why the nationalization of telecommunications and electricity in Venezuela, along with resource nationalism in South America, is a big mistake.

Central America provides plenty of opportunities for telecommunications companies.

Colombia is the star of Latin America's mergers & acquisitions, offsetting declines in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Combined, Latin America's M&A activity and value fell last year.

Latin America's billionaires now have a combined fortune of more than $115 billion. At the same time, the number of billionaires have increased dramatically.

The war over Latin America's telecom sector is heating up, thanks to the latest acquisitions by Spanish operator Telefonica and Mexican operator Telmex/America Movil. The two now solidly dominate the region's fixed and wireless markets.

Competition is heating up in Latin America's wireless sector, spurred by growing consolidation among operators and increased supply by handset vendors.

Latin America is setting a new record in sales of wireless phones. All the top vendors are gaining, but Motorola most: It captured the top spot, replacing Nokia. Brazil remains the leading market, but Colombia has now replacedVenezuela as the fourth-largest market.

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