What lies ahead this year for Latin America? Well, it is easy to list a few of the main items on the region’s agenda: presidential elections in Colombia and Brazil, […]
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December 2001
Argentina’s growing difficulties are dwarfed by a slowing world economy.
Aiming for the major leagues
The Dominican Republic has a sound economy and a buoyant export market – and a fine reputation for baseball. Now the Caribbean country needs to fix itself in the minds of international investors.
Been there, doing that
Peter Wallin Senior VP of Standard New York Securities The view that September’s debut sovereign bond put the Dominican Republic on the map for investors is […]
Biography
Hipólito Mejía was born 60 years ago in the small northern town of Gurabo, best known for its caves that are said to resemble the grottoes of Lourdes in France. […]
Capable of complexity
The country’s banking system is mimicking the economy: growing and becoming more sophisticated.
Connecting the region
Tricom, probably the Dominican Republic’s best-known company, is betting on a successful expansion into Central America.
Dauhajre on ratings
Dr. Andrés Dauhajre “I don’t understand the reasons. The Dominican Republic has better macroeconomic indicators and a better record than Costa Rica. Just compare both countries’ […]
Life beyond the beach
Sun and sand will always be a winning combination for holidaymakers. But can the Dominican Republic improve its prospects by diversifying to attract the world’s high rollers?
Light on the Horizon
Power outages have long been a normal feature of life for the Dominican Republic. But fresh investment and the unraveling of longstanding disputes may offer relief to consumers
