Encouraged by a strong economy and the increasingly open capital markets, international investors are taking another look at the Dominican Republic.
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Where sovereigns lead, corporates follow
Sovereign issuers are increasingly tapping global capital markets through local currency bonds. Corporate issuers are likely not far behind.
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Latin America tests anti-corruption measures
In the wake of the Odebrecht bribery scandal, governments across the region are overhauling the way they award and oversee new projects
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Mining projects face fresh opposition in Colombia
Colombia’s government believes copper and gold mining can kick-start GDP growth. But voters are not so keen on the idea
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How agricultural exports turned into a major growth engine for Peru
Peru has lacked the ingredients to make it a global agricultural powerhouse. But investments in irrigation projects and negotiations of trade agreements are changing everything
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For Peru’s SMEs, less cumbersome government regulations are just the beginning
Peru is dumping onerous rules in a move the government hopes will ease the way for small companies to register, pay tax and offer employee benefits. But business owners say more needs to be done
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Peru’s Pedro Pablo Kuczynksi: A president at ease
The LatinFinance crew arrives two hours early for our interview with Peru’s new president. Camera positions need discussing, lights need setting up, audio needs testing. And while we have been warned that the interview may start a little late, we don’t want to be the ones to hold things up
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PPK: Busy agenda
Peru’s new president has pledged to grow the country’s economy to among the best in the region. First he has to tame the deficit and convince the opposition to accept lower taxes and a higher debt ceiling
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PERU COMMODITIES: Revving up
The mining industry, the engine of Peru’s economic growth for more than a decade, is at a difficult crossroads. A new president vows to make the industry shine again
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PERU ECONOMY: A hundred thousand obstacles
Peru’s new president, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, has ambitious plans to accelerate economic growth and private investment. But he faces tough political opposition