Recently, a colleague asked me for some of my views about the role culture and background play in the behavior of business managers and leaders.  While intercultural management is not the specific focus of my research and teaching, both my personal and professional lives have provided me a close-up window...

The Colombian non-metallic mining company Cementos Argos grew more than fivefold its revenues from the first quarter of 2022, while Brazilian transportation services Localiza had a 135% year on year leap in revenues. The region’s Transportation Services and Electricity sectors are also among the big winners of the latest Multilatina...

The strategy is clear, and somewhat surprising: Marriott International will focus its strategy for Latin America primarily into Mexico, emphasizing select- service and all-inclusive hotels. Additionally, there will be a secondary emphasis on the Caribbean with focus on all-inclusive properties and in Brazil with a blend of mid-scale and resorts...

By Ingo Plöger* The European Union met with Latin America (CELAC) in Brussels on July 17-18 to deepen cooperation between the two democratic continents. There was great hope and expectation of a new look from Europe to Latin America, and of a unique recognition of the present European situation by...

By Jerry Haar and Cristina Caus * A cursory view of the political, economic and social environment in South America does not instill optimism. Economic and political challenges across the region erode the confidence of both local and foreign investors, reducing the likelihood of a strong post-pandemic recovery in the...

The International Monetary Fund expects the Colombian economy to grow just 1% in 2023. Colombia’s Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla told Latin Trade how he expects to see faster growth this year and how to build a new economic model based on manufacturing, employment stability and environmental sustainability.  1. Inflation, interest...

Nestled at the end of Avenida Paulista, the renowned thoroughfare in São Paulo that has over a million people passing through each day, lies the sophisticated and discreet office of BH26. This Investment Bank Boutique was established thirteen years ago by the visionary entrepreneur Isaac S. Sutton. Would you tell...

The mid-year status of Latin America, both economically and politically, is not particularly positive; and the outlook for the next six months is not encouraging. In the economic domain, the IMF reports that growth is projected to slow to 1.6% this year after a remarkable 4% in 2022. Underlying inflation...

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It has been a remarkable year for Grupo México, the Mexican mining company, as it maintains its position as the strongest financial performer among Latin American companies. As we enter the first quarter of 2023, Grupo México celebrates its fifth consecutive quarter atop Latin Trade’s Financial Strength Index. The index...