Latin America

Don’t Expect Miracles from the Multilaterals

by Otaviano Canuto Latin American and Caribbean economies need help, but organisations such as the IDB are also stretched thin.…

3 years ago

Cristina Junqueira, Nubank Co-Founder: Brazil’s Wonder Woman of Fintech

When the first Nubank card transaction was made in Brazil on April 1, 2014, you wouldn’t have been a fool…

4 years ago

Uruguay: A Near-Perfect Country to Live, Work, and Play Post-Covid-19

The best countries to build a prosperous post-corona life include obvious choices such as Australia (#1), New Zealand (#3), and…

4 years ago

Otaviano Canuto: Brazil, South Korea – Two Tales of Climbing an Income Ladder

The “middle-income trap” has captured many developing countries: they succeeded in evolving from low per capita income levels, but then…

4 years ago

Brazil’s Economic Crossroads: Which Path Will It Choose?

Latin America’s largest economy entered the pandemic before it could heal from its worst recession in decades. First appeared at…

4 years ago

EY on COVID-19 Pandemic: An Opportunity for Reinvention of Family Enterprises

Family businesses and SMEs face great challenges, as well as personal and financial losses, in these turbulent times. On the…

4 years ago

A Question of Balance Finds Fine Solution with Fiduciaria Central

From its headquarters in Bogota and Medellin, Fiduciaria Central works to build trust and reach the goals of its clients…

4 years ago

Corporación Multi-Inversiones: A Century of Progress & Development in Latin America

For a company about to celebrate its 100th anniversary, one can assume that many things have changed and evolved. So it…

4 years ago

Fitch Ratings: Global Perspectives, Strong Local Experience and Credit Market Expertise

Fitch Ratings, a division of Fitch Group, is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. The additional context,…

4 years ago

Ann Low, US Department of State: Combat Corruption by Enabling Tax Payment – El Salvador Case Study

In May 2016, the US Department of State funded a project in El Salvador’s third-largest city, Santa Ana, to discover…

5 years ago