Argentina. A Downward Spiral
A famous quote from the infamous Eva Perón states: “One cannot accomplish anything without fanaticism.” Lamentably, Evita’s reincarnation who currently occupies the Casa Rosada is increasingly taking those words to heart.
Argentina’s decision to renationalize a Brazilian held rail concession could have serious consequences for the trade bloc.
Peru and the Dominican Republic jumped on LBC’s FDI Index. Chile in the lead this year.
The bill is aimed at bringing foreign currency to Argentina, but critics say it amounts to impunity
Trade with China is reaching more normal rates of yearly growth; Colombia and Costa Rica are this year’s success stories.
Brazil registered the largest decline in this year’s survey following a year of flat economic growth.
Analysts view the reforms as negative for business, but do not believe they will lead to more expropriations.
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.
Brazilian telecoms saw declines or modest growth in the latest LBC Latin Wireless Index; Mexico’s América Móvil and Chile’s Entel lead for largest revenues and percentage growth, respectively.
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.
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.
Argentina's oasis of sound macroeconomic management and prosperity.
Its rate this year could be the second-highest in the world after Belarus.
Argentina and Panama lead Latin American GDP growth this year, while El Salvador and Venezuela are the laggards.
Brazil's new insurance rules could adversily affect the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics.
Lionel Messi, Alberto Pujols, Neymar and Anderson Silva among world's most marketable athletes.
Panama’s top container ports are now the largest in Latin America, thanks to strong growth.
Argentina remains the richest country in Latin America in GDP per capita terms.
Venezuela and Argentina have the world’s highest inflation rates. In Latin America, Peru and El Salvador boast the lowest rates.
The safest and most dangerous countries in Latin America for foreign multinational executives.
The number of Facebook users in Brazil triples since June, but Mexico is still the regional leader.
The immediate outlook for Argentina is positive, as the dark shadow of Nestor Kirchner fades away.
Given its track record of disdain for the international financial community, Argentina does not belong in the G-20.
Rio de Janeiro's new giant steel mill, Argentina's debt problems, top real estate investment picks in Latin America.
Latin America was the best-performing market for Carrefour last year, with good growth in Brazil, Argentina and Colombia.
How an Indian diplomat is shaping Latin America’s growing relations with his country.
Argentina will see the strongest growth the next two years, while Chile will have the weakest performance.
The 100 most powerful men and women in Latin American business.
Brazil, Peru and the Gulf of Mexico are helping Repsol reduce exposure to volatile markets like Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela.
Legal disputes with governments as well as other private parties are growing in Latin America and are likely to increase further this year.
Can Argentina fulfill its debt obligations to avoid a crisis in 2009? Three experts share their insights.
A country-by-country overview of the inflation outlook this year in Latin America.
Latin American exports and imports set new records, helped by strong growth in Brazil.
What should Argentine President Cristina Fernandez do to regain investor confidence?
Buenos Aires invites ITC businesses to set up in its forthcoming world-class Technology District.
Can Argentina spur investment in its oil and gas sector? Three experts share their insights.
Argentine beauty products company successfully moves beyond its local market through exports to the United States and elsewhere.
Latin Business Chronicle asks leading experts about the economic and political outlook in Argentina.
How would Argentina's pension fund takeover affect the economy? Four experts share their predictions.
The Kirchners should look to Chile's market-based economic reforms, privatizations, and limited government as a model.
Argentina's new debt proposal allows creditors to restructure their bonds and the government to access capital markets.
Argentina's 2001 default and 2005 restructuring cost bondholders, taxpayers, and investors worldwide an estimated $155 billion.
High inflation and government intervention in the economy negatively impacts Argentina’s legal sector.
It is no longer a question of "if," it is now a question of "when" the Kirchners will be ousted.
U.S. trade with Colombia is booming even without a free trade agreement. Overall US trade with Latin America is picking up.
Argentina urgently needs several reforms, but they may not happen under Cristina Fernandez, experts say.
The Marsans mismanaged Aerolineas Argentinas. But it remains to be seen whether the government will fare any better.
Latin Business Chronicle asks leading experts about the outlook for changes in Argentina, including debt and energy policies.
No one knows how and when the Kirchners will strike, but retribution is inevitable. Investors are wary.
Venezuela will replace Chile as Latin America's GDP per capita champion and Argentina as the region's third-largest economy.
The Argentine farmers have had enough of the government's taxes used to pay off cronies and subsidize its political base.
Chile and Peru are the most competitive economies in Latin America, while Venezuela and Argentina remain the least competitive.
Will Argentina default on its debt for the second time in a decade? Three experts share their insight.
Argentina may be the most distressed story in Latin America, but it is also the most undervalued.
The honeymoon is officially over for Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.
The clashes in the streets of Buenos Aires were the fruit of the populism that is spreading throughout Latin America.
Caterpillar boosts sales in Latin America, in large part thanks to the commodity boom. And prospects are bright for continued strong growth.
An in-depth report on the fast-growing wireless market in Latin America. Both operators and handset vendors are gaining strongly.
Q&A with Robert Raben, Executive Director of the American Task Force Argentina (ATFA).
Booming grain prices are keeping the Argentine economy afloat offsetting the effects of government price controls and inflation.
Repsol's sale of a minority stake in YPF to Eskenazi's Peterson Group will benefit the company, experts say.
How Cristina Fernandez can make Argentina friendlier to foreign investors.
FDI doubles in Brazil, Mexico and Chile and declines in Argentina and Venezuela.
Four experts evaluate Nestor Kirchner's record and chances of coming back to power.
Part eBay, part Amazon.com, MercadoLibre is boosting revenues, profits and registered users throughout Latin America.
Argentina continues with its campaign to stop Botnia's pulp mill and protests may become more violent, experts say.
Views about Argentina's friendliness to foreign investors remain some of the worst among larger Latin American countries.
As president, Cristina Fernandez will likely continue Argentina's dependence on socialist Venezuela rather than embrace free market reforms
Which Latin American countries are winning the fight against inflation? Which are losing it? Our analysis shows some surprising results.
Brazil and Mexico disagree with IMF's latest projections for GDP growth this and next year.
Latin America marks the 50th anniversary of Atlas Shrugged, the pro-capitalist novel by the late Ayn Rand as populism is growing.
Argentina's next president will face several major problems, including growing energy problems and rising inflation.
August was no vacation for Latin America, especially in the energy sector.
HP has widened its lead over Dell in Latin America. Meanwhile, Positivo Informatica has captured the number two spot overall.
The market retreats have been limited to a few countries and a small segment of the overall population.
Argentina's private sector and government tries to lure back scientists and IT people who have left the country.
Skanska boosts revenues and income in Latin America helped by strong demand in Brazil.
But ATFA -using YouTube - warns against Ecuador following an Argentina-style debt default.
Cristina Fernandez should travel more within Argentina and voters should remember Kirchner's policies at the ballots.
President Kirchner's closest circle is trying to make sure that Cristina Fernandez doesn't risk the same political fate as Royal in France.
Argentina has failed to take serious policy action to solve the depressed domestic hydrocarbon production.
Open letter to Dr. Wayne Dwernychuk from Jorge Daniel Taillant of CEDHA.
Dr. Wayne Dwernychuk replies to Jorge Daniel Taillant of CEDHA.
Letter from Neil McCubbin supporting arguments made by Dr. Wayne Dwernychuk on the Botnia paper mills in Uruguay.
Cristina Kirchner may be the right catalyst to make needed changes in economic policies.
The government of Argentina are monumental hypocrites and are feeding misinformation to the public about Uruguay.
Despite the economic boom, business sentiment is low ahead of the presidential elections this fall.
Best for doing business: Chile, Mexico and Uruguay. Worst: Haiti, Bolivia and Nicaragua.
A closer look at Nestor Kirchner's recipe for Argentina: economic recovery, but growing authoritarianism, anti-Americanism and relations with Chavez.
Doubts continue about official inflation statistics, resulting in even higher price pressures.
Despite a slowdown in the economy, Argentina's real estate market is growing strongly spurred by commercial and residential demand.
Price controls in Argentina and Venezuela lead to more, not less, inflation while hurting the soundness of the economy.
Despite support from the World Bank, Uruguay continues to be the target of Argentine protests. And pressure mounts on Uruguay to increase its counter attacks.
Argentina, once a posterboy for market reforms, is increasingly becoming one of the worst examples of competitiveness.
Panama will see the strongest economic growth next year, followed by Argentina. Ecuador will see the lowest expansion.
Latin America will set a new record in low inflation next year. Panama will have the lowest rate and Venezuela the highest one.
Brazil and broadband will drive future growth in Latin America for the Canadian telecom company.
Latin American water exports to China? A common currency for Mercosur? Doubts over Venezuela’s growth momentum.
Jose Antonio Rios, international president for Global Crossing, on his favorite restaurants, hotels and airports in Latin America.
Will Argentina's impressive export growth continue? Two experts share their views.
Argentina is expected to post the strongest GDP growth and Haiti the weakest growth this year. All in all, Latin America will likely grow the same as last year, according to IMF and UN forecasts.
