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Mauricio Funes: A Leftist in Prime Time
Funes, a political neophyte, is the quintessential non-politician. He is sometimes at odds with the -
Ricardo Martinelli: How a Supermarket Magnate Came to Lead the Nation
Panamanian entrepreneur Ricardo Martinelli enjoyed the wealth and acclaim accorded to a captain of retail -
Mexico Takes a Break From M&A
Fewer companies came to the table in 2009 as the economy made deal-making harder to -
Brazil Turns up the Deal-making Heat
As the global financial crisis shook up Brazil’s economy, sturdier companies snatched up their more -
The Cost of Opportunity
A Colombian social entrepreneur takes on the education deficit. -
Mexico’s Jet Set
Eager to shed its reputation as the bargain basement for American manufacturers, Mexico is staking - More from this category
The Scene
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Digging Out
The world community and Haitian leaders and elite have repeatedly pledged a new start; this -
A Decade of Up
The performances of Latin America’s bolsas were all the more striking given that the U.S. -
The Chinese Are Still Coming
As trade, investment and lending ties deepen between Latin America and China, some leaders discover -
Fewer Dollars, Fewer Crossings
The impact of the U.S. economic crisis on Latin America is reflected in a sharp -
Waiting For Recovery
Latin American ports are ready and willing, but when will international trade pick up? -
Murder, Headlines and Statistics
Even as these reports of killings lead the news in a number of countries, governments - More from this category
Trading Views
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Latin America’s Work in Progress
Celebration is due because Latin America neither sparked the global crisis nor was severely damaged -
Winds of Change
Around the hemisphere, one of the first reactions to the earthquake in Haiti was not -
The Prospects For Trade Under the Obama Administration
There has been a drift in global trade policy and a bubbling up of protectionism. -
Coping With More Balanced Trade: Asia vs. Latin America
The growing consensus is that U.S. trade needs to be brought toward balance. Yet, any -
Workplace Issues Are Bottom Line Matters
As companies across the region knuckle down during the financial crisis, one survey shows that -
Editor’s Note: Into the Storm and Beyond
With this edition of Latin Trade, we bring you two issues in one: both the - More from this category
Destinations
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Medellin: No Longer Strictly Business
Art and culture make a splash in this modern business center. -
Ask the Concierge: Gran Meliá in Caracas
Tips from concierge July Fonda at the Gran Meliá in Caracas, Venezuela. Fonda was born -
Wine is Argentina’s Newest Tourist Attraction
MENDOZA, Argentina – The chance to sleep surrounded by vineyards and take part in winemaking -
A Glacier With a View
From your computer, you can watch a YouTube clip of giant glaciers breaking into the -
Ask the Concierge – El San Juan Hotel & Casino
Tips from Yvonne Ramos, the concierge at El San Juan Hotel & Casino, which is -
For Airlines, Loyalty In Hard Times
Frequent flyer programs, almost three decades old in the United States, are taking off at - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Tech Meets Fashion
HP’s venture into the intersection between fashion and personal technology resulted in a pair of special edition netbooks whose outward looks are crafted by the Dutch-born Boontje and fashion designer Vivienne Tam.
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A Touch of Green and Smoke
In this issue we feature two fragrances equally suited for a man or a woman. Kilian Hennessy, the grandson and namesake of one of the founders of the LVMH Group, comes from a long line of French cognac-makers. French niche perfume house L’Artisan Parfumeur was established in 1976 by Jean Laporte and has outlets worldwide.
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New Impressions
Call it Latin America Inc. – the wide-scale rebranding of the continent. But will the new image of the region take root with the rest of the world?
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A Thirst For Growth
The global beer giant SABMiller continues to toast its 2005 acquisition of Colombian brewer Grupo Empresarial Bavaria for providing a crucial foothold in the dynamic Latin American spirits market.
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In Work We Trust – Best Workplaces in Latin America 2009
The global economic crisis has generated waves of cost cuts and layoffs that even the most solid blue chip companies in Latin America have been unable to avoid. The fundamental difference between the companies that have downsized and those that have managed to retain top talent and stave off the worst cuts by negotiating concessions from workers seems to come down to trust.
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Personal Development Lands DHL At Top – Best Workplaces in Latin America 2009
If you think that work and fun don’t mix, you’d be surprised by the atmosphere at DHL Bolivia, the country’s leading courier and express mail service provider.
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Christus Invests In Employees, Sees Returns – Best Workplaces in Latin America 2009
t Mauricio Zambrano, head of human resources for Monterrey-based Christus Muguerza Group, believes in having fun – even for those people who save lives for a living.
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More Than Drinks and Spirits at Diageo – Best Workplaces in Latin America 2009
Diageo, whose operations span 180 countries and territories and has a broad scope of spirits, wine and beer brands, wins frequent accolades for its positive work environment.
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Colombia’s Biggest Bank Meshes Diverse Corporate Cultures – Best Workplaces in Latin America 2009
So successful are BanColombia’s efforts to instill a unified corporate culture in its different units, that all but one of the group’s seven subsidiaries made the top 25 Great Places to Work in Colombia. All seven made the cut for the top 100 in Latin America.
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Indicators – Then and Now
Last year’s economic forecasts for 2009 were outdated – almost from the moment they were made. But as 2009 draws to a close, the question is by how much? A closer look at this year’s forecast, made in December 2008, and an estimate some eight months later in July show major discrepancies. Both sets of [...]
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