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Call for Latin America to improve tax gathering

January 27, 2012

Latin America has made great strides in improving its taxation systems but there is still room for further improvement, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). It points out in a new study that additional tax revenues enable governments to simultaneously improve their competitiveness and promote social cohesion through increased spending on [...]

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Nickelodeon Latin America celebrates anniversary

January 26, 2012

Popular kids and young peoples television station Nickelodeon Latin America, is celebrating its 15th anniversary in the region with a year of new programmes. There will be original productions, an on-screen battle called NICK 15, new episodes of favourite shows, and new animations and series, said Tatiana Rodriguez, senior vice president of programming and creative [...]

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Call for more resources to be put into technology in Latin America

January 25, 2012

Countries in Latin America should be harnessing young talent to ensure that technology plays an important part in their economies. Experts in technology and telecommunications told a meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, DC, that progress in Latin America depends on regular access by many more sectors of society to information [...]

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European debt crisis threatens Latin America economies says World Bank

January 24, 2012

An escalation of the European sovereign debt crisis may expose weaknesses in Latin American financial systems and fiscal policies, according to the World Bank. Should conditions in Europe deteriorate sharply, vulnerabilities in Latin American countries that have so far remained latent could be revealed, the Washington based lender said.

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Latin America accused of having too many white fashion models on show

January 23, 2012

Latin America’s premier fashion event in Brazil has become mired in a row over racial diversity with critics claiming that too may of the models on the catwalk are white. Sao Paulo Fashion Week is widely regarded as the continent’s top fashion event and this year has been broadcast live on the internet for this [...]

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Prince Harry to visit Brazil in March

January 20, 2012

He is probably the world’s most eligible bachelor and now Prince Harry is set to set Brazil alight when he arrives on an official visit in March. The Prince of Wales’s second son will attend the launch of the GREAT campaign event in Rio which celebrates the connections between Brazil and the UK.

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Mexican economy given a clean bill of health from IMF

January 19, 2012

Strong fundamentals and skillful policy management have underpinned the rapid recovery of the Mexican economy after the global crisis, according to a report from the International Monetary Fund. The policy stance has focused on balancing domestic and external conditions, supporting the recovery while rebuilding policy buffers through fiscal consolidation and reserve buildup, says the IMF.

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OECD recommends tax system overhaul in Chile

January 18, 2012

Chile’s strong recovery lost some momentum as the world economy slowed, weakening copper prices and consumer confidence in Chile, according to a new report from the OECD. Given considerable uncertainties regarding the health of the world economy, more supportive macroeconomic policies may be needed in the short run, it says.

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Private pension funds could boost infrastructure investment in Latin America, research suggests

January 17, 2012

If Latin America is to continue enjoying a period of extensive growth it needs to invest more in infrastructure, according to a new report from bank BVVA. Many countries already lag behind competitors in Asia who have been consistently putting more investment into infrastructure, it says.

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Strategic alliance between Europe and Latin America aims to promote tax reform

January 16, 2012

Tax reforms with a vision of sustainable development are needed in Latin America so that countries can face the challenges of development and change, it is claimed. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says that tax collection and public expenditure structures must be revised so that they are fairer and have [...]

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Luxury Mexican resorts added to global event promotion brand

January 13, 2012

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) is the latest global brand to expand its portfolio offerings in Mexico with the addition of the new Paradisus Resorts in Playa del Carmen to its membership. Located in the luxurious Riviera Maya area on Mexico’s east coast, the 394 suite Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla and the 510 [...]

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