Latin America has received substantial capital inflows over the last 20 years, but has failed to achieve sustained growth and development. Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski, the former Peruvian minister for energy and mines, now managing partner at Latin American Enterprise Fund Managers, a private equity firm based in Miami, argues that more investment, plus a deeper commitment on the part of governments are needed to make the region prosper.
Category: 2000
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The Maker of Modern Mexico
President Ernesto Zedillo has steered his country out of political and economic disarray with harsh but effective policies and set an example for the rest of Latin America.
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Front Notes
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To Market, To Market
Governments in Latin America are taking advantage of a regional economic rebound and a bull run in bonds to issue new paper. But sophistication and good timing are as important as ever.
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Going It Alone
Pérez Companc, Argentina’s last major independent energy company, does the contrarian thing by issuing a stock swap to preserve its independence.
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Upward Mobility in Brazil
Portugal Telecom boosts its cellular presence in Sao Paulo through a local operator.
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Mexico’s Moment
With a buccaneering entrepreneurial spirit, Mexican companies are dominating the Latin American business scene but they could be hit big by higher US interest rates.
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Opening Capital Campaign
Argentine media conglomerate Grupo Clarín finally decides it must give up equity to preserve its communications hegemony.