Category Archives: Uruguay – General

What’s ahead for Latin America in 2012?

Posted on 22/02/2012 by GTSA

A few days after the first sunrise of 2012 kissed the shores of Latin America, it is natural to ask: What does the New Year hold for the region’s economies, especially with Europe still under stress? For sure, a dimmer … Continue reading →

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La adopcion global del los cultivos transgenicos continua creciendo

Posted on 20/02/2012 by GTSA

Durante 2011 se cultivaron 160 millones de hectáreas (en comparación con las 148 millones de 2010), de la mano de 16,7 millones de agricultores y en 29 países, entre los que se encuentran 19 países en vías de desarrollo y … Continue reading →

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Reducing Market Volatility Through Soccer

Posted on 16/02/2012 by GTSA

The furious activity in the trading pits of the world’s great stock exchanges often gives the feeling that every second is gold dust in the relentless rush to make money. Then all of a sudden it is kick-off time, and … Continue reading →

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Developing nations will lead in biotech crops

Posted on 16/02/2012 by GTSA

Farmers in developing nations will sow more biotech crops than those in the industrialized world for the first time this year, with Brazil leading the charge, according to a report issued on Tuesday that showed steady growth in the use … Continue reading →

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Uruguay autoriza polémico puente sobre la Laguna Garzón para fomentar turismo

Posted on 15/02/2012 by GTSA

El Gobierno de Uruguay anunció que ha autorizado la construcción de un polémico puente sobre la Laguna Garzón, que separa los departamentos de Maldonado, donde se encuentra el balneario de Punta del Este, y Rocha, fronterizo con Brasil y considerado … Continue reading →

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South America: Canada’s forgotten continent

Posted on 15/02/2012 by GTSA

For years, merchants in Nova Scotia traded salt fish, lumber and potatoes for Jamaican rum and molasses. But they needed a place to barter their goods and so, in 1889, Bank of Nova Scotia opened an agency in Kingston. It … Continue reading →

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Plan a Spring Vacation in Montevideo, Uruguay

Posted on 14/02/2012 by GTSA

If you’re seeking a South American spot for an unusual vacation destination this spring, look no farther than Montevideo, Uruguay. This capital city, consistently rated among South America’s most liveable cities, is home to almost 80 percent of the country’s … Continue reading →

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Brazil’s investment banks look to expand

Posted on 14/02/2012 by GTSA

Having bulked up on their home turf, Brazilian investment banks are now looking toward new frontiers, especially neighboring countries of Latin America. According to Pedro Galdi, banking analyst at Sao Paulo’s SLW brokerage, “Many regional banks were hurt by the … Continue reading →

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Empresarios laneros uruguayos emprendieron una misión comercial en Malvinas

Posted on 13/02/2012 by GTSA

Un grupo de empresarios laneros uruguayos, entre ellos el presidente del Secretariado Uruguayo de la Lana (SUL), Joaquín Martinicorena, se encuentran en las Islas Malvinas en misión comercial, confirmaron fuentes oficiales. Este viaje, que corresponde a una misión “particular” de … Continue reading →

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5 clues to what 2012 holds for Latin America’s economy

Posted on 10/02/2012 by Alejandro J. del Corro

1. Overall picture The economic story of Latin America for the past several years has been how well it fared despite global economic volatility, especially compared with the US and Europe. Growth for 2012 is still expected to be steady. … Continue reading →

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