Latin America

Magazine articles on conducting business in Latin American countries.

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IDB America November 2004 Daniel Drosdoff	The Decentralization Imperative Why Suriname is working to shift power and resources from the capital to local governments.
IDB America November 2004	IDB Supports Office of the Comptroller General in Peru The IDB approved a $12 million loan to Peru to support the modernization of the Office of the Comptroller General and to strengthen and decentralize the National Control System.
IDB America November 2004	Eight Myths About Informal Recycling in Latin America These Latin American and Caribbean scavengers almost always provoke strong and negative reactions, despite the fact that very little is known about their activities and the impact they have on the economy and the environment.
Wired December 2004 Douglas Starr	The Cuban Biotech Revolution Embargo or no, Castro's socialist paradise has quietly become a pharmaceutical powerhouse. (They're still working on the capitalism thing.)
BusinessWeek December 13, 2004 Geri Smith	Pemex May Be Turning From Gusher To Black Hole Mexico's oil giant Pemex forks over so much money to the state that it's deeply in debt, and a price drop could set off a crisis.
IDB America October 2004 Peter Bate	A Different Kind of Opportunity How Mexico's antipoverty program helps millions while avoiding corruption and keeping overhead costs to a minimum.
IDB America October 2004 Daniel Drosdoff	A giant worth courting Will Latin America find ways to benefit from China's growing economic strength?
IDB America October 2004 Enrique V. Iglesias	Solving the Competitiveness Conundrum The IDB is proud of the role it has played in promoting administrative, financial and judicial reform in its Latin American member countries, both through the Bank's lending programs and in the many innovative initiatives taken by its Multilateral Investment Fund.
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Cooper & Madigan	Brazil: Stepping Harder On The Brakes The Central Bank of Brazil surprised investors by hiking interest rates more than expected. The aggressive move is designed to slow the economy before inflation worsens.
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Geri Smith	How China Opened My Eyes A trip to China reveals how that country outclasses Mexico in the whole package it offers investors: impressive infrastructure, able managers, an enthusiastic workforce, and -- above all -- spirit.
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