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.
From Petrobras to Comgas, a who's who in the oil and gas industry and in the electricity business
Production is too low and too little of it is commercially driven, resulting in a need for more cash.
PDVSA's 2009 profits are half of what company president Rafael Ramirez said they were only a few months ago.
Experts doubt PDVSA’s preliminary profit figures for last year as the market awaits the company's official 2009 report.
Mercosur advances to the quarter finals, PDVSA continues to delay annual report.
The spoiled food scandal is only the latest blow to Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA.
PDVSA’s chief Rafael Ramirez faces a huge credibility problem over his investment plans.
PDVSA finally releases its 2008 report, but doubts remain over its production figures.
PDVSA is several months delayed in releasing its audited annual report and an unaudited version is sowing doubts.
Venezuela's recent nationalizations will worsen PDVSA's finances and scare off new investment, experts warn.
Brazil, Colombia and Trinidad offer the best potential this year among energy markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, experts say.
The Venezuelan economy may be in far worse shape than officially announced, and in a weaker position to face the present sharp fall in oil export revenue.
Despite his referendum win, Hugo Chavez will likely be ousted by popular vote in 2012, experts predict.
Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA will likely have to cut staff as a result of falling revenues and growing costs, risk analysts warn.
Falling oil prices mean weaker economic growth for Venezuela, but inflation will likely to grow at record levels.
Latin America sales for Emerson are growing swiftly thanks to markets like Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
Brazil and energy dominate the ranking of Latin America's top 500 companies.
When it comes to transparency about revenues and anti-corruption programs, Pemex is best in Latin America, while PDVSA is worst.
