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Three Weeks of Book Heaven starts today – find out where and when…

Posted on 25/04/2013 by GTSA

The Buenos Aires Book Fair opens today, with hundreds of stands and events The Buenos Aires Book Fair, the biggest event in the local book world (and one of the highlights of the Latin American editorial calendar) opens its doors … Continue reading →

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Paraguay will lead the way with 10% growth this year in Latin America

Posted on 25/04/2013 by GTSA

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 →

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Chile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico in a Pacific Alliance.

Posted on 15/06/2012 by GTSA
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Proposed Latin America’s billionaires income transparency

Posted on 15/05/2012 by GTSA

An article written by economist Nora Lustig, wonders how can we judge the impact of any proposed tax reform without information on the income share of Latin America’s super-rich. The article, included in the latest issue of “Americas Quarterly”, published … Continue reading →

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FDI in several Latam countries marked a historic record in 2011

Posted on 09/05/2012 by GTSA

Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, in Latin America and the Caribbean during 2011 reached 153.448 billion dollars, which represents 10% of the global total flows according to a report presented on Thursday by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the … Continue reading →

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Asian investment boom seen in Latin America

Posted on 19/04/2012 by GTSA

Selling soybeans, iron and copper ore and other commodities to Asian countries has transformed Latin America over the past decade, stabilizing economies despite worldwide crises and lifting tens of millions of people into the middle class. Now, say officials from … Continue reading →

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Brazil to lead world in biotech crops

Posted on 17/04/2012 by GTSA

Brazil is on course to dislodge the United States as the world’s top producer of biotech crops in the coming years, a leading promoter of farm biotechnology said Tuesday. The US currently holds the lead with 69 million hectares (170 … Continue reading →

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UN aims to curb farmland grabs

Posted on 09/04/2012 by GTSA

The UN has proposed that countries set limits on the size of agriculture land sales to regulate the growing trend of so-called farmland grabs. By Javier Blas @ft.com The new voluntary guidelines won the consensus of nearly 100 countries this … Continue reading →

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China and the Inter-American Development Bank launch $1 bln Latam investment fund

Posted on 27/03/2012 by GTSA

China and the Inter-American Development Bank said on Monday they are starting a $1 billion fund to invest in Latin America, though the Asian giant’s latest push to expand its influence in the region prompted words of caution from Brazil. … Continue reading →

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Mubadala Development to invest $2bn in Brazilian group

Posted on 26/03/2012 by GTSA

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Development will invest $2 billion in the Brazilian business group EBX founded by Eike Batista as part of a strategic partnership. Under the terms of the agreement Mubadala will make the investment in exchange for a 5.63 … Continue reading →

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Brazil prospers from global interest

Posted on 15/03/2012 by GTSA

Brazil outpaced Britain as the world’s sixth largest economy last year, partly owing to a rise in foreign direct investment, particularly in services and especially by America and Spain. By Dean Newman @FundWeb The growing importance of Brazil can be … Continue reading →

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Paraguay’s soy boom: a blessing or a curse?

Posted on 09/03/2012 by GTSA

Paraguay is not often highlighted for its economic achievements. Yet after 20 years of stagnation at the end of the 20th century, the landlocked country has enjoyed almost a decade of economic growth, and in 2010, GDP expanded by 15%, … Continue reading →

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Report reveals greater investment and asset management opportunities in Latam

Posted on 02/03/2012 by GTSA

Rising wealth in Latin America’s five biggest economies, together with shrinking opportunities in the developed world, are presenting unparalleled opportunities for investment and asset management in the region, according to a State Street report. The report, entitled Latin America’s major … Continue reading →

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Argentina, Chile and Uruguay with highest human development index in Latam

Posted on 04/11/2011 by GTSA

Argentina, Chile and Uruguay have the highest standards of living in Latin America according the latest report from the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI). Worldwide out of 187 countries Chile ranks 44, Argentina, 45 and Uruguay 48. The HDI … Continue reading →

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Nu Skin Argentina announces its opening on June 20 for Appointing local Distributors

Posted on 30/05/2011 by lindalalinda

Argentina Español   If you are interested in being part of the groundswell of first on the ground Distributors in Argentina email Linda who has been involved with NU Skin for 15 years. E: [email protected] Nu Skin Enterprises is pleased … Continue reading →

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¿Qué valor tiene una oficina en Bs. As. comparado con el resto del mundo?

Posted on 13/05/2011 by Miguel Domenech

El m2 de los inmuebles destinados al uso comercial varía al compás de la economía. Así, las subas y bajas son más comunes que en las viviendas, de acuerdo a la demanda del momento, que es lenta, pero sostenida en … Continue reading →

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Residential Outlook For Buenos Aires 2011

Posted on 13/05/2011 by Caspar Chittenden

A recent residential real estate analysis done by the Clarin Newspaper Group has confirmed that Buenos Aires’ residential market is gaining strength.  2010 saw great improvement from a global property depression that stagnated international markets in 2009.  Argentina and especially … Continue reading →

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Tandíl, Argentina, una ciudad con dinámica propia

Posted on 13/05/2011 by Miguel Domenech

Tandil es una ciudad con dinámica propia que se proyecta al mundo a partir del compromiso conjunto de los actores públicos y privados que lo conforman, lo transitan, lo viven y lo desarrollan continuamente. Es por esto que en diciembre … Continue reading →

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Latin America’s hottest economies

Posted on 11/05/2011 by GTSA

Argentines are typecast as Latin America’s aristocrats: venerable, cultured and with their best days firmly behind them. The country’s golden age – when Buenos Aires was the Paris of South America, and western money poured into the pampas – ended … Continue reading →

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International Property Consultants Savills Publish New Research on Farming including Latin America

Posted on 10/04/2011 by GTSA

  #adp02 It is interesting and useful to compare world farmland markets when looking to make Global investments in agriculture. Savills have commissioned this report for its International clients. For the first time it covers Latin America giving an outside view of the … Continue reading →

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World’s richest man says it is the right moment to invest in Latin America

Posted on 01/02/2011 by GTSA

Tuesday, February 1st 2011 – Mexican telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim announced plans to invest 8.3 billion US dollars this year in 19 countries where his companies have interests and underlined that given the international scenario, it is the right moment to … Continue reading →

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Chinese firms are expected to continue investing in South America’s energy sector

Posted on 14/01/2011 by GTSA

In 2010, Chinese oil companies spent more than $15 billion on upstream deals in Latin America, including Sinopec’s December acquisition of Occidental Petroleum’s Argentine operations for $2.45 billion, and analysts expect that the trend will continue. What would be the … Continue reading →

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Uruguay is the highest positioned Latinamerican country in the 2010 list ranking the prosperity of 110 of the world’s nations by the London analytical centre Legatum Institute and its Legatum Prosperity Index.

Posted on 10/11/2010 by GTSA

“The Prosperity Index seeks to understand how economic fundamentals, health, freedom, governance, safety, education, entrepreneurial opportunity, and social capital influence a country’s economic growth and the happiness of its citizens,” the group says. Europe dominates the Top 10, taking six … Continue reading →

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Eco Cliff Buenos Aires Competition proposal by: Hila Davidpur, Tal Gazit, Eli Gotman, Hofi Harari

Posted on 19/10/2010 by Caspar Chittenden

Hila Davidpu, Tal Gazit, Eli Gotman, and Hofi Harari recently shared their “ECO-CLIFF” proposal for the Buenos Aires Vertical Zoo Competition. The “ECO-CLIFF” is a revolutionary tower that will serve as a nesting ground for thousands of migrating birds as … Continue reading →

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Uruguay overall tourism champion in Latinamerica, says Latin Tourism Index

Posted on 21/07/2010 by miriam

The index of 15 countries in Latin America shows the total impact of tourism in a country by measuring receipts as a percent of GDP and arrivals per capita using 2009 data from the World Tourism Organization and the IMF. … Continue reading →

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India’s interest in Latin America must go beyond World Cup

Posted on 23/06/2010 by GTSA

Wed Jun 23 2010 By Dave Ramaswamy There is an important reason why enthusiasm for South America should persist beyond the World Cup: The Mercosur countries of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are global agriculture superpowers as well. They are … Continue reading →

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Making the move to Latin America

Posted on 29/05/2009 by GTSA

Argentina offers a cheaper cost of living, stunning scenery and rising house prices, says Aoife O’Riordan Wednesday, 22 April 2009 Standing in the heart Buenos Aires’ well-heeled Recoleta district, its streets lined with grand mansions and dotted with jacaranda-filled parks, … Continue reading →

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New Zealand are world leaders in Argricultural Equipment exports include South America

Posted on 15/12/2008 by GTSA

Tru-Test Ltd – the appointment was announced recently of Greg Muir as the CEO of Tru Test Ltd as from next February. He replaces Des Scott, CEO of the company for 21 years. Privately owned Tru-Test is the largest manufacturer … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Farmers invest in Chile

Posted on 14/09/2008 by GTSA

By ROD ORAM - Sunday Star Times | Sunday, 14 September 2008 New Zealand warming to Chile TWO CONTRASTING pieces of news this past week in Santiago captured the hopes and fears of the blossoming relationship between New Zealand and Chile. … Continue reading →

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Manzanas

Posted on 29/08/2008 by GTSA

Uruguay mira a EE.UU para exportar Manzanas en la Próxima Zafra Las manzanas y peras uruguayas también pueden entrar a Estados Unidos. Productores y exportadores están comenzando a explorar las posiblidades de futuras exportaciones. La buena relación entre los servicios … Continue reading →

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