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Columbia praised for its climate change vision by UK minister for Latin America

August 30, 2010

The UK Foreign Minister for Latin America has spoken of the shared responsibility between Britain and Colombia to act on climate change for global prosperity and security.
During a five day visit to the region Jeremy Browne discussed the UK and South America’s shared challenges on climate change. In a keynote speech he highlighted how climate [...]

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Moving to Peru

August 27, 2010

Like so many South Americans countries, Peru is an area of the world which is relatively unknown to many people. If you ask the vast majority of people where Peru is, they may well know it is in South America but would they be able to pinpoint Peru on a map?
Therefore, it is not surprising [...]

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Moving to Cuba

August 27, 2010

One of the main reasons why Cuba is often ignored by ex-pats is because many people have very tunnelled vision and often focus upon certain elements of a country while perhaps missing the point regarding the overall situation. Cuba is a country which is often associated with Fidel Castro, cigars and crime although the country [...]

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Argentine newsprint row set to go to the courts

August 27, 2010

A row between the Argentine President Cristina Fernández and the only company in the country that produces newsprint has escalated into a legal battle that could see the future of the business decided by the courts.
The row, which has been going on for two year, centres around claims that two leading newspapers, the Clarin and [...]

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New owners of troubled Mexican airline reveal financial problems are more serious than first thought

August 26, 2010

The new owners of troubled Mexican airline Mexicana have appointed an administrator to run the airline group as it tries to negotiate concession packages with unions.
Tenedora K, a group of Mexican investors, acquired Mexicana’s parent company at the end of last week. To take the business forward it has appointed Alejandro Rodriguez Mirelles as the [...]

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Investors view Brazilian stocks as good bet but some wary of effects of US slowdown

August 25, 2010

Brazil’s stock exchange, the Bovespa, is regarded by some as a preferred option for investment as the country’s economy is performing well and is commodity backed.
Global senior investment figures are increasingly buying into stocks, as they believe that Brazil’s booming economy will continue to boost the Bovespa.

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Moving to Costa Rica

August 25, 2010

Relocating to Costa Rica is a subject that many expats are considering although a number of people seem to have a very different slanted view of the country and reasons for moving to Costa Rica. We will attempt to give you some background on Costa Rica itself, the prospects for the future, employment and other [...]

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Unflattering headlines not putting off Americans seeking second homes in Mexico, report shows

August 24, 2010

Mexico is the top destination for more than half of Americans looking to buy a second home, according to new research.
The 2010 Second Home Trend Report from North Carolina based research firm E360 also shows that 45% of existing second homeowners believe that now is a good time to buy an additional second home.

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Mexican polities set for tough talks over 2011 Budget

August 23, 2010

Some tough negotiations are expected ahead of next month’s Budget in Mexico with President Felipe Calderon wanting to cut the country’s deficit in 2011 as part of a larger plan to boost the recovery from recession.
Calderon is due to submit his budget plan to congress by September 8 and it is expected to call for [...]

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Increasing concern about inflation in Argentina as growth estimates rises

August 21, 2010

The government in Argentina has increased its forecast for economic growth this year, expecting it to be 8.4%, up from previous estimates of 7% but there is increasing concern about rising inflation.
Morgan Stanley has more than doubled its growth forecast for Argentina, South America’s second biggest economy after Brazil. It believes growth will reach 9.7% [...]

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Major South American airlines to merge to form super carrier

August 21, 2010

Two major South American airlines are to merge and create the biggest carrier in the region as demand for air travel continues to grow.
Brazil’s largest airline TAM Linhas Aereas confirmed it has a non binding agreement with Chile’s LAN to create a business that will fly to 115 destinations in 23 countries, with a 40,000 [...]

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