Author Archive for Joachim Bamrud
Joachim Bamrud is the executive editor of the Latin Trade Group and a former editor-in-chief of Latin Business Chronicle and Latin Trade magazine.
Petrobras’ “Iron Lady” in Charge
Maria das Graças Foster,The woman at the helm of Latin America’s largest company Forbes calls her “The Iron Lady of Oil”. As the only female CEO in a line-up of the world’s top ten oil companies (by 2011 revenues), Maria das Graças Foster is building a reputation as a driven leader at Brazil’s state oil [...]
A Milestone For Latin American Businesswomen
The appointment of Maria das Graças Foster to the top job at Brazilian oil giant Petrobras, Latin America’s largest company, is seen as a major milestone for businesswomen in the region. “Maria das Graças Foster has become the most important role model for aspiring young women in the corporate world in Latin America,” says Susan [...]
Calderon’s Mixed Legacy: Success or Failure?
When Felipe Calderon leaves Mexico’s presidency in December, he will leave behind a mixed legacy, as our special report shows. That might not seem impressive at first glance, but there’s a case to be made that it actually could represent a certain degree of accomplishment and success for Calderon. After all, he faced an unprecedented [...]
Dell Bets on Latin America
Region among star performers for computer maker. Thanks to Latin America outgrowing the world average both in economic terms and in PC sales, companies like U.S.-based Dell have reason to be optimistic about their revenues in the region this year. “The economies of Latin America are healthier, with a few exceptions,” says Peter Wiegandt, the [...]
Colombian Star
While Brazil will continue to garner most of the foreign direct investment going to Latin America the next few years, many companies are increasingly looking at another market for strong growth and relatively big numbers: Colombia, the largest Latin American market by population outside of Brazil and Mexico.
Thank You, China!
Jose Antonio Rios, chairman of Global Crossing Latin America, is right on in pointing out that China helps Latin America more than it hurts it.
Boosting British Ties
Jeremy Browne, the U.K. Minister of State for Latin America, is bullish these days.
Country Report: FTA Boosts Business
The U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement is expected to help boost Colombia’s economy further.
Recharge Latin America
While Latin America has reason to be proud of its economic growth in recent years, the region needs to implement a series of reforms to make it much more competitive.
BRAVO: Lifetime Achievement Award-Leonel Fernandez, President of the Dominican Republic
When Leonel Fernandez leaves the
Country Report: Dominican Republic Moves Ahead
The tourism champion is increasingly boosting its other sectors, including mining, finance, telecommunications and infrastructure.
Country Report: Latin American Tourism Champion
It may rank as the ninth-largest economy in Latin America, but when it comes to tourism, the Dominican Republic is among the leaders.
Country Report: Santo Domingo Metro: Full Speed Ahead
As thousands of Dominicans watched on live television, President Leonel Fernandez drove the Metro wagon forward, formally inaugurating the country’s first Metro system.
Mexico City
Firsthand tips for visiting Mexico’s capital.
The Education Challenge
Companies in Latin America had a great year in 2010, as the Latin 500 shows. Revenues were up 22 percent, while profits jumped 37 percent. However, with expanding demand and sales comes a new challenge — finding the right talent. From Brazil to Panama, companies are increasingly complaining about a deficit of skilled employees.
Latin America: World-Class Potential
Raul Rivera, a Chilean native and former partner of Boston Consulting Group, talks to Latin Trade about his new book, Nuestra Hora (Pearson).
Latin 500: Strong Year for Latin America’s Companies
Profits jump among the 500 largest companies in the region.
Latin 500: General Electric: Bullish on Brazil
Reinaldo Garcia, CEO and president of GE Latin America, tells Latin Trade about the company’s expansion and future outlook.
Latin 500: Goodyear: Solid Tracks
Jaime Szulc, president of Goodyear Latin America, talks to Latin Trade about the outlook for the firm’s key markets.
Latin 500: Copa: Small, But Strong
Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines, talks to Latin Trade about the carrier’s bright outlook.
São Paulo
First-hand tips for visiting Brazil’s business hub.
Insights and advice from Jose Antonio Rios, chairman of Global Crossing, Latin America, and David Berger, managing director, Latin America & Caribbean, NAI Global.
The Case for Free Trade
While the United States has been dillydallying on free trade with Latin America, the rest of the world has not. The European Union has caught up with the United States when it comes to Colombia, Peru and Central America, undermining the U.S. advantage with those areas
Efromovich: Hardworking Visionary
Avianca Chairman German Efromovich talks to Latin Trade about his vision and future plans.
Wireless: Latin America: Double-Digit Growth
The number of wireless phones in Latin America is growing by double digits. One big winner: Korea’s Samsung.
Trade & Logistics: Trade Growth Boosts Logistics
Logistics executives and trade experts see a solid outlook for Latin American trade.
BRAVO COUNCIL Calgary
In a region confronting the need to build for the future, the Corporación Andina de Fomento — a 40-year-old regional development bank — has long been on the forefront of funding infrastructure projects. But private-sector investment and innovative financing, such as special funds for infrastructure, also are necessary to foster development in the region, says Enrique García,
BRAVO COUNCIL Rio de Janeiro
Business opportunities and challenges in the decade of Latin America was the topic of the BRAVO Council held April 29 in Rio de Janeiro on on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Latin America.
The Chilean Model
Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa was right when he characterized Chile as a not-yet developed country, but one that is not a developing country either.
Brazil: Latin America’s Superpower
Brazil comes into its own. Despite a wide range of challenges, local and foreign executives are bullish about the country’s business outlook. And new President Dilma Rousseff is getting high marks thus far.
Latin America’s Decade
From policymakers and ratings agencies to entities like the World Economic Forum, the consensus is building that this will be “Latin America’s Decade.”
