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Genetically Modified Crops Health Risks ?: What The Scientific Evidence Says
Many Americans and others are concerned about the spread of genetically modified organisms throughout agriculture — and the perception that some members of the U.S. Congress are in the pocket of the Monsanto Co. (NYSE:MON) certainly isn’t helping. But just … Continue reading
Good snowfalls mean the main South American Ski fields are open and expecting a good ski season
Winter 2013 has brought good early snow to some of the main South American ski fields. Catedral in Bariloche ( the Southern Hemispheres largest ), Las Lenas, Bayo, Cerro Castor and Chapelco all have high expectations for a good season. … Continue reading
South American Siesta’s – An intelligent way of living
Siesta Facts - More energy – Improve productivity by over 30% – Improve alertness by up to 100% – Reduce stress and the risk of heart disease by 34% – Better negotiation and communication – Reduce risk of accidents at … Continue reading
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Direct Farming investments in South America prove very popular
Gateway to South America offers the opportunity to invest directly into grain farming through an innovative agriculture investment fund that offers very attractive returns and allows investing without being a specialist. This is a unique possibility for investors to enter into … Continue reading
Mitsubishi to control the local Brazilian Branch of Argentine Grain Company Los Globo
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp plans to acquire a majority stake in Brazilian grain company Los Grobo Ceagro do Brasil in a deal worth about 50 billion yen (US$495 million), the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday. Under the deal, … Continue reading
Smart phones and tablets are taking the place of conventional advertising for real estate
2013 05 BEA – ’Mobile is eating the World’ from Benedict Evans Contact the Gateway to South America team to learn about the best investment opportunities in the region. The company is a benchmark for foreign investors wishing to invest … Continue reading
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Should farm Investors be heading to Africa as Argentina and Brazil shun investors
Africa offers a significant agricultural investment market but is not for the faint hearted. as ever, it is vital to be focused and as with all investments ‘know your market’. The risks can be substantial but for the well informed … Continue reading
Why did GTSA develop the vendeRAPIDO® selling process for selling real estate in South America?
There are two reasons. To speed up the selling time and Maximize the Value Current Market Realities South American real estate markets are in the main lightly regulated and highly informal. What this means for vendor is they are at … Continue reading
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The Global Transparency Index for South America has a few surprises
Latin America has seen the fastest regional improvement in transparency over the past two years, with much of this progress focused on the two largest markets, Brazil and Mexico. Brazil’s Tier 1 cities (i.e. Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) … Continue reading
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A new world currency is in the making The Chinese Renminbi backed by gold
China has been importing gold officially and unofficially at an increasing rate in the past few years. Last year alone it imported 630 tonnes. The goal is to have at least 10,000 tonnes by 2015 up from the current 4,500 tonnes they currently … Continue reading
A Brazilian newspaper reveals that the meeting between Cristina Kirchner and Dilma Rousseff was Difficult
Prestigious Brazilian newspaper reveals that the recent meeting between Cristina Kirchner and Dilma Rousseff was very difficult. The prestigious Brazilian newspaper Valor Economico revealed today that the meeting between the presidents of Argentina, Cristina Kirchner , and Brazil, Dilma Rousseff … Continue reading
Newly Elected Venuzulan President Maduro admits to having secured the Indentification of the 900.000 Chavistas who did not vote for him
Sadly the fears of all believers of democracy have come true in Venezuelan. Venezuela’s second strong arm president Nicolas Maduro who still stands accused of Election Fraud admitted to knowing who are the 900.000 Chavistas who did not vote for him in … Continue reading
Doubts starting to come to surface about ‘the decade of Latin America Growth’
First, in March, an Argentine Pope; then, last week, a Brazilian appointed to lead the World Trade Organisation. Latin America, long associated with default, dictatorships and disgrace, seems to be riding high and enjoying its growing global clout. Since 2003, … Continue reading
Brazil’s Odebrecht plans $20 billion spend, targets Peru as key investment
LIMA (Reuters) – Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht plans to invest $20 billion globally over the next three years, mostly in Latin America and much of it in Peru, the company’s chief executive said on Wednesday. Family-owned Odebrecht, one of Latin America’s … Continue reading
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How to Not Pay Twice for Live TV in Your Second Home if You Have an iOS Device
Winter months are coming when you’ll start planning those ski trips down to Patagonia in South America or that vacation home in the Cordoba mountains or on the lakes at Bariloche or just away from it all. Sure we’d all like … Continue reading
USA and Europe take new steps to crack down on ‘tax havens’
Here is a great article that appeared the Miami Herald written by Andres Oppenheimer. According to the Tax Justice Network, a British-based non-government group, there is more than $9.4 trillion deposited in tax havens around the world, including $1.1 … Continue reading
2013 World Press Freedom Indec for the America’s led by Costa Rica and Uruguay
Violence, polarization still obstruct reporting in Americas Deceptive progress, ups and downs in South America Just as the emergence of major protest movements (and ensuing crackdowns) had a big impact on the rankings of certain countries in 2011, so a … Continue reading
GTSA searching for a Buenos Aires Residential Specialist Broker
Location: Head Office is in Barrio Norte Buenos Aires Position: Full time Specialised Residential Sales Broker Company: Gateway to South America – Buenos Aires GTSA is a forward thinking rapidly growing company versed in the latest marketing and selling techniques that are used by successful … Continue reading
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Can Latin American higher education go global without using English?
(Editor’s Note: This article was written by Leandro Tessler and was published in The Guardian newspaper on 5 March. Leandro Tessler is an associate professor of physics at Unicamp, Campinas in Brazil) Some Latin American countries are dedicating important resources … Continue reading
Latin America Down Under 2013 conference scheduled for May.
Following the success of its inaugural 2012 event and building on the momentum in Australian Latin American relations, as well as the rapid growth of engagement in the mining sector, Paydirt Media has launched its second Latin America Down Under … Continue reading
Paraguay will lead the way with 10% growth this year in Latin America
Latin America Economy to Grow 3.5% This Year, the UN Panel Says The forecasts are based on better economic performance by Brazil and Argentina, countries that in 2012 grew 0.9 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively Latin America and the Caribbean … Continue reading
Gold Oil and other hard commodities collapse due to slower Chinese growth
Gold headed for its biggest two-day drop in 30 years on Monday as funds accelerated their exits from the market, and investors also cut exposure to oil, copper and grain after underwhelming Chinese growth data. The precious metal slid further … Continue reading
New Zealand offers training opportunites for South American Agri Students
Rural training organisation National Trade Academy has welcomed the government’s push for closer ties with South America. “From our experience there are great opportunities in these markets, particularly for the export education and rural sectors,” says managing director LANZBC director … Continue reading
The World Celebrates Argentina’s Malbec Wine
No better excuse to lift a glass in a special toast! Continue reading
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The Economic Philosophy of the New Argentine Pope Francis
As Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, now known as Francis I, assumes leadership for the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics, we won’t presume to tell him how to think on matters religious. But for the sake of world markets, we hope … Continue reading
” Open veins of Latin America” A must read or anyone thinking on doing business or living in Latin America
This translated book begins with a forewords by left wing writer Isabel Allende, and here is just one quote from her introduction of the book: “His work is a mixture of meticulous detail, political conviction, poetic flair, and good storytelling.” The translation … Continue reading
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GTSA Group Profile for South America
Gateway to South America is one of South America’s Southern Cone’s most experienced specialised real estate marketing companies with representation in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. We offer a comprehensive selection of rural, lifestyle and residential property throughout the … Continue reading
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Doug Casey: All Banks Are Bankrupt – Head to South America
L: Doug, there is considerable disagreement over the significance of the Cyprus crisis. A lot of people are saying that it’s just a flash in the pan; Cyprus is a small country, far off, and doesn’t really matter. Other people … Continue reading
South America improves its record of human development with some surprising results
IF YOU look at countries’ social and economic progress since 1990, you will find that, in most cases, it is in line with their historic performance—with some important exceptions. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), over 40 countries … Continue reading
Powerful Reasons to Invest in Agro Pools in Argentina Paraguay Uruguay
Agro pools provide investors with the possibility to participate in a diversified pool of agricultural production. There are several reasons, both regarding macroeconomic variables and in respect to the particular of these vehicles which make them a compelling alternative for … Continue reading
Everything you need to Know about Agribusiness pools in Latin America
The following are a series of frequent questions and answers we have received from our customers regarding the main aspects of investing in Latin American agribusiness pools. How do these vehicles work? Investors pool the money via a trust, and … Continue reading
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Brazil’s High Flying Real Estate Prices Outpace All Countries
When it comes to rising housing prices, no country in the world beats Brazil. According to Knight Frank’s Global Real Estate Index, released this month, Brazil ranks No. 3 in the world and No. 1 in the Americas for rising home prices. Only … Continue reading
More German firms keen to invest in Brazil
Germany is keen to boost its already substantial investment in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio summer Olympics, the new president of the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce said here Monday. “There are many (German) companies, particularly small and … Continue reading
Which New Zealand Companies are making money in Latin America ?
When it comes to Latin America there are few New Zealand companies who know it as well as Tait Communications. The Christchurch-based business has been selling its products there for more than 25 years. So when Tait’s vice-president of sales for … Continue reading
Reasons to Invest in Rio de Janeiro Brazil now
Brazil was awarded grade status in 2008 by Moody’s and Standard & Poor which have positioned the country on a foreign investment fast track attracting billions of dollars of foreign investment every year. A stable economy, falling interest rates and rising … Continue reading
Venezuela after Chávez – Peace or Social Unrest ? South America holds its breath
The Economist IN THE flesh he seemed indestructible. Hugo Chávez was not especially tall, but he was built like one of the tanks he once commanded. He was possessed of seemingly inexhaustible energy. He travelled incessantly, both around his vast … Continue reading
LANZBC Latin America New Zealand Business Council News Reprint
The Newsletter is pleased to publish an article by Geoffrey McRae, CEO of Gateway to South America on his experiences in establishing and running a business during the past ten years in Buenos Aires, Argentina and beyond. With a background in farming … Continue reading
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Latin America’s achievements and challenges
The achievements of democracy in Latin America, while simultaneously warning of the challenges that remain and that must be addressed in order to avoid stagnation in the current political process the region has been following in recent years, was highlighted … Continue reading
Genetic Modified patents for Seeds put farmers in chokehold
NZ Herald A test case in the US Supreme Court challenges the monopoly on biotech patents by seed giants. 53 per cent of world seed sales are controlled by global seed giants Monsanto, DuPont and Syngenta90 per cent of the … Continue reading
GTSA Founder nominated as a VIP Member of International Who’s Who
Geoffrey McRae of Buenos Aires has been named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who’s Who for Excellence in South American Real Estate Sales Geoffrey McRae is proud to be recognized by his peers and clients for his skills and experience … Continue reading
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Brazil seeks recipe to attract investors at lower cost
(Editor’s Note: This article was written by Luciana Magalhaes and was published by Dow Jones BusinessNews on February 6) Brazil’s government is kicking off a global road show to attract close to $200 billion in investments to overhaul ports, roads, … Continue reading
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Mining Snapshot of Australian Mining Companies in Latin America
Inca Minerals Inca Minerals has announced an exciting porphyry discovery at its Chanape tenement in Peru, a find that has also attracted very strong market interest. While Inca is still awaiting assays from its first two promising drill holes … Continue reading
Brazil: Nanny nation with the largest number of domestic servants in the world
At 7.2 million, Brazil has the largest number of domestic workers in the world, according to a 2013 report from the International Labour Organisation. While the report is based on estimates, and the data for China and India are unreliable, Brazil’s numbers … Continue reading
An Australian view of Latin America from a commercial point of view
At the time of writing this message I am half way through a month-long visit to Latin America and have already spent time in Colombia, Peru and Panama. It has been a hectic, but very productive visit and if I … Continue reading
GTSA searching for more Country Partners and Commission Brokers
Looking for a change – Join GTSA Company Description – Southern Cone Real Estate Specialists We are an independent company specialising in real estate brokerage and marketing advice for clients who wish to invest or sell properties in Argentina, Brazil, … Continue reading
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All you need to know about sugar-cane in Brasil
1. How much sugar cane is produced in Brazil and around the world? Brazil produced 620 million tons of sugar cane in 2010. World production is close to 1.6 billion tons annually and is concentrated in tropical regions, particularly developing nations in Latin America, … Continue reading
Freedom Indec has proved that the countries that have followed neoliberal policies have fared best
Freedom Index The countries that best weathered the crisis were exactly those that have followed the so-called neoliberal agenda not the State controlled Marxist styled ones like we see struggling in South America. According to the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom, the world’s six … Continue reading
Latin America’s rising middle class is exceeding expectations
The Brazilian newspaper O Estado de São Paulo recently ran an article on the travails faced by Andrea Garoni Sucupira a São Paulo lawyer and mother of two children. She is finding it impossible to hire the live-in maid that traditionally … Continue reading
An economic snapshot of Latin America for 2013
LatinFocus Consensus Forecast panelists expect regional GDP to expand 3.7% this year, following an estimated 2.9% increase recorded in 2012. The stable figure reflects rosier prospects for Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela, which were offset by downward revisions to Brazil, … Continue reading
For Santander bank, “Brazil is the most important country in the world”
Banco Santander comes to buy. Sometimes we sell off something, but in Brazil we come to buy,” Botin told reporters before being received by President Dilma Rousseff, putting down rumours doing the rounds in the financial market that he might … Continue reading
New Zealand pension fund shops for offshore farm investments
New Zealand’s state pension fund is looking at buying overseas farmland amid growing demand for food in emerging markets, and it is also interested in assets offered by struggling European banks as well as catastrophe insurance. Crop, dairy and livestock … Continue reading
China must invest in Latin America for food security
South China Morning Post China must invest overseas to ensure its food security, said speakers at the recent Asian Financial Forum. “China and India have to open to global markets like Australia, Africa and Latin America, and invest in these … Continue reading
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Soros-backed Adecoagro ( Argentine Based ) takes land gains to $132m
Adecoagro realised more of the substantial gains within its 283,000-hectare landbank by selling one of its Argentine farms in a deal valuing it at 11 times the purchase price a decade ago. The South America farm operator, in which billionaire … Continue reading
Global Agribusiness Investment Outlook for 2013 with a focus on the South American agribusiness industry.
For the third consecutive year, this company has published the Valoral Index, developed by Valoral Advisors to track investment funds active in the global agribusiness industry. The index contains More than 100 investment funds and other investment vehicles focused on … Continue reading
Brazil farmland prices quadrupled over the past decade
Prices for farmland in Brazil surged by an average 14% a year to nearly quadruple over the past decade, well outpacing inflation and nearly matching gains made by São Paulo’s blue-chip Ibovespa stock index, a new study shows. Improving diets … Continue reading
The Chinese give Latin America’s lessons on how they see the world
This article was written by Sean W. Burges, senior associate at the Australian National Centre for Latin American Studies at the Australian National University and was published in The Australian on 5 December) JUST a few weeks after the Australian … Continue reading
Brazil farm land prices up 18% in a year, SLC data show
Prices of Brazilian crop land have soared 18% in the past year, to judge by data from one of the country’s biggest agricultural groups, which revealed plans to take sowings nearly to 300,000 hectares. The 220,000 hectares of Brazilian farmland … Continue reading
LANZBC gives Latin America full Marks for progress on all fronts with a good news report
Part of the Latin American NZ Business Council Report for 2012 It’s axiomatic that bad news trumps the good when it comes to selling newspapers or for high TV ratings and Latin America is no exception to the rule. Sensational headlines … Continue reading
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European Central Bank says it has ‘much to learn’ from Latam robust financial systems
MercoPress The Vice-president of the European central bank Vitor Constancio said the EU has much to learn from Latin America which has coped with successive economic and financial crises and has managed to create robust financial structures which have made … Continue reading
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La Nacion de corrupción se trata, la Argentina sigue acumulando malas notas. El Índice de Percepción de la Corrupción que Transparencia Internacional (TI) elabora cada año dejó al país en el puesto 102 entre las 176 naciones evaluadas. El año … Continue reading
Are dairying prices going to rise?
Source Savills If you want to know which direction milk prices are likely to move, look at the International milk auction price. The auction price is the purest indication of supply and demand; where prices are high there is clearly … Continue reading
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El magnate estadounidense anunció una inversión de US$100 millones en su última joya, la Trump Tower Punta del Este; analiza proyectos en Brasil y dice que es el tiempo de esta región del mundo Alfredo Sainz | LA NACION NUEVA YORK.- Al … Continue reading
Poverty dramatically dropping in the Latin America in the countries with well run economies.
In 2011, Peru achieved the third largest reduction in poverty rates in the region, according to a report carried out by Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Peru, the report found, reduced poverty to 27.8 percent, last … Continue reading
Brazil’s development bank sees economy picking up as loan requests increase
MercoPress Company inquiries about tapping Brazil’s BNDES state development bank for loans is up 30% the past two months, a strong sign of potential growth in the near future for a sluggish economy, the bank’s president revealed in the US. … Continue reading
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Famed economist Tim Harcourt talks Peru, Latin America
Luis Davelouis Lengua for El Comercio Around here, listening to visiting international academics telling us that Peru is going in the right direction, that it is an example and that there is still much to be done has become commonplace, … Continue reading
The Brazilian Law on Money Laundering – take precuations!
This article was written by Adler Martins, a law graduate from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and also an MBA graduate from the Fundação Getúlio Vargas,.and was published in October.) Brazil has recently altered its money laundering law. … Continue reading
Is Brazil the reservoir of future agricultural productive capacity?
The following article was published by Dorvers, CattleNnetwork and refers to the agriculture potential of Latin America and Mercosur’s largest economy, Brazil. The column sources are Daryll E. Ray and Harwood D. Schaffer, Agricultural Policy Analysis Center, University of Tennessee, … Continue reading
Brazil Seen Beating U.S. in Soybean Trade as China Buys
By Luzi Ann Javier and Chanyaporn Chanjaroen – Oct 31, 2012 6:41 AM GMT-0300 Brazil, which is set to displace the U.S. as the largest soybean grower this year, may extend that lead as planting is expanded to meet increased … Continue reading
GTSA – Urugugay Press Release: Savills and GTSA offer one of the most advanced Irrigated Dairy Farms in Uruguay for Sale
Savills and Gateway to South America – Uruguay are pleased to offer for sale a Large Scale Irrigated Dairy Farm (San Pedro), a 1042 hectare operational dairy unit in Western Uruguay, an area widely regarded as having some of the … Continue reading
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La Nacion La Argentina perdió nueve lugares en el último año en el ranking de competitividad global que elabora anualmente el Foro Económico Mundial de Davos (WEF, en inglés), a partir de las restricciones a las importaciones y a la … Continue reading
Brazil retains its investor appeal due to stable Government Policies
A stable economy, a burgeoning domestic market and huge untapped reserves of natural resources have led foreign investors to become increasingly interested in Brazil as an investment destination although there are challenges to sustaining this attractiveness according to Ernst & … Continue reading
Attractiveness Survey shows foreign investors remain with great interest in Brazil
MercoPress A stable economy, a burgeoning domestic market and huge untapped reserves of natural resources have led foreign investors to become increasingly interested in Brazil as an investment destination although there are challenges to sustaining this attractiveness according to Ernst … Continue reading
There is not enough farmland to feed the world
ABC By Lucy Barbour If you thought finding enough food to feed the world was a big problem, think again. An American agribusiness adviser the real issue is finding enough farmland to produce it. Philippe de Laperouse is the managing … Continue reading
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Corporate Social Responsibility makes gains in Latin America
The following article was published in Knowledge@Wharton) In April, singer Shakira took the stage in front of the Western Hemisphere’s most influential business leaders and delivered a message: Open your wallets. “It would be fantastic to see the business leaders … Continue reading
The Growth of Agri Business is Following a Worldwide Trend
The following chart published by Business Insider shows a powerful long term trend which should provide solid returns for agribusiness investors over the following years. At the same time that global population is expected to continue growing substantially, arable land … Continue reading
An example of the GTSA monthly Featured Property List sent to 16,000 subscribers each month
Each month we send out to our subscribers in English and Spanish ( and soon in Portuguese ) a list of properties and Investment opportunities from the Countries we specialise in. Occassionally when we are unable to source a property from … Continue reading
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Soybeans Jump To Record As Drought Seen Eroding Harvests In U.S.
Bloomberg By Jeff Wilson - Jul 19, 2012 5:57 PM GMT-0300 Soybean futures rose to a record as the worst drought in more than 50 years threatens to damage crops in the U.S., the world’s biggest grower. Severe to exceptional drought expanded to … Continue reading
Chile and Brazil lead the Global Innovation index in the region
An international study released this week ranked Chile first among Latin American countries on the Global Innovation Index (GII), though Chile received mediocre scores in the area of education. The study, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), an … Continue reading
Which markets in Latam are best prepared for downturn in global economy?
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In global land rush, a search for good returns are in South America
Phil Corzine was touring South America as part of an agricultural leadership program when he saw the future. The third-generation corn and soybean farmer from Illinois in the American Midwest had already visited Chile and Peru when he arrived in … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil general, Curitiba, South America, Special Advisor in the Brazilian Attorney General's office, World food price crisis
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Jones Lang LaSalle – Real Estate Transparency in Latin America is Changing
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Tagged Argentina General, Brazil general, real estate transparency, real estate transparency conditions
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Update on Property Price Trends in South America June 2012
Lets look at the property markets outside South America first. What is happening there. The main defining factor has been cheap credit and easy mortgage terms over a long period of time which in some cases mean there is no recourse for defaulting property owners at … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina General, Chile General, Paraguay en, Peru - General en, real estate markets, Uruguay General
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En el día de hoy fui a un seminario sobre Marketing digital y Negocios por Internet. Estamos en un mundo donde los actores de la “sociedad de la información” somos nosotros, y como emprendedores, o como empresarios no podemos quedarnos … Continue reading
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Tagged Canales de distribución, Objetivo Comercial, Plan de Marketing, vendeRAPIDO
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The Benefits of using Social Media Marketing in Real Estate
One of the most powerful tools to use but also the most expensive to operate is a company blog which is why so few small real estate companies can afford to use them. They take considerable time researching material for … Continue reading
Australia a South America Food Competitor invites foreign investors to buy Development Farm Land to help them improve their economy
The Land | 20 June 2012 Australian Trade Minister Craig Emerson defending Shanghai Zhongfu’s offer to acquire 30,000 hectares of new irrigation land. BRONWYN FARR Only a fool would believe Australia’s agricultural development could be funded without foreign investment from sovereign wealth … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese government, Foreign Investment Review Board, foriegn ownership of farm land
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Now is the time to be scouring the Market for good investments to protect your future
As we get older, it seems the hands of time are ticking faster. Every day that passes translates to one less day we have to fulfil our dreams. This is a realistic statement that begs the question: “What do we … Continue reading
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Tagged real estate investments
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Rio+20 Brazilian The Worlds Food Bowl: Big, bold and worth knowing
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Tagged BBVA, brazil agriculture, Brazil ecomomy, Brazilian government, Brazil’s Energy Research Bureau, Jose Blanco, Prime Minister of Australia Gillard and President, renewable energy, Renewable energy commercialization, renewable energy sector, Renewable resource, Rousseff, wind power
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Doing Business in South America – Country Winners and Losers
Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the … Continue reading
Latin America holds 42% of the world’s agriculture expansion potential
Source MercoPress Latin America is one of the few regions of the world where agriculture production can expand since it holds 42% of that potential globally, said Victor M. Villalobos Director General of the Inter American Institute for the Cooperation … Continue reading
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Tagged Argriucultural food production, Inter American Institute, Latin America Food production
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Argentina: bimonetarismo inmobiliario
Argentina: La exótica medida acordada entre la AFIP y el Banco Central luego de la reelección de Cristina Kirchner en octubre de 2011, en virtud de la cual toda operación de compra de divisas debe ser autorizada previamente por la … Continue reading
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Tagged Banco Central de la República Argentina, fuga de capitales
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Brazil to Invest $38 Billion in Pumping Up Ethanol Production
Brazil is reportedly planning to pump $38 billion into its ethanol sector to help increase production. by Cindy Zimmerman @Domesticfuel.com A statement from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture said the purpose of the government plan is to “meet growing national … Continue reading
World wide large increases in Dairy Production is hurting farm gate prices.
Professor William C Bailey, Chair, Department of Agriculture, Western Illinois University New Zealand based Fonterra ( the worlds largest trader ) reduced its expected payout range for this season (down 30 cents) and forecast an even lower payout for next … Continue reading







