Colombia and Venezuela: Business in the Time of Cholera

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Samuel George

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos prepares to meet with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro. 

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There is a lot at stake, if they can squash the beef

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Are Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru Prepared to Pounce?

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Samuel George

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Brazilection 2014: Heating up after the Cup

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

The race tightens as the campaign heads down the stretch reports Brazilian political analyst João Schlüter in the second installment of his series on the elections (Pt. 1 here) 

Brazil lost the cup but Dilma's eyes are still on the prize

Brazil lost the cup but Dilma’s eyes are still on the prize

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The Gringo’s Guide to the Argentine Holdout Crisis

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

A look at how the world ended up Todos Contra Argentina  by S. George 

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Holding on

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Is a Changing China Good for Brazil?

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Cornelius Fleischhaker

Cornelius Fleischhaker on the implications of a new World Bank report 

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A new perspective on China and Brazil

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Bolivia to Legalize Child Labor

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Alex Rosen

Alex Rosen on La Paz’s “creative” plan to address poverty

If the answer is child labor, Bolivia is asking the wrong question

If the answer is child labor, Bolivia is asking the wrong question

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The Pacific Pumas in 23 Graphs

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Samuel George

Is the Pacific Pumas study TL;DR for you? Check out the Pacific Pumas in 23 graphs

24 graphs that show why Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru are on the rise

Click the chart for graphs that show why Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru are on the rise

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Ecuador Returns to the Capital Markets

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

International economics analyst Monica Wojcik on Ecuador’s finances

Reformed Sinner or Closet Mastermind?

Reformed Sinner or Closet Mastermind?

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While you were watching the World Cup, O Globo’s Rio editor departs

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Mancha Contributor

Journalist Julia Michaels on shake ups at one of Brazil’s most important newspapers. Reblogged courtesy of Real Rio 

A look at Rio de Janeiro coverage by the city’s most important paper

A look at Rio de Janeiro coverage by the city’s paper of record

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The Case for Mexican Energy Reform

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Samuel George

Former Mexican Finance Secretary Pedro Aspe on why energy reform can be a game changer in Mexico

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