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The LATINtalk eJournal - February 2012

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In this issue
> LATINtalk automotive articles...
> LATINtalk headline articles...
> LATINtalk human resources articles...
> Latin America Update: global headlines...
> Brazil to Slap Quality Control on China Goods...
> Upcoming Live Online Seminars and On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina......
> LATINtalk finance articles...
> 13th Annual Latin America Tax Conference...
> LATINtalk February articles...
> Doing Business in ..." - Download Guides...
Live Online Seminars 
On-Demand Seminars
Baker & McKenzie 


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Diesel Progress International Edition

International Plastics News for Asia

Offshoring Secrets: Building and Running a Successful India Operation

Offshore Engineer

Paints and Coatings Industry

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2011 reports

Brazil report

Mexico report

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LATINtalk automotive articles

Suppliers eye Brazil, Mexico
Mexico and Brazil, where almost $15 billion has been committed to new automotive plants, are becoming increasingly attractive for Canadian supplier companies.  A number of Windsor-area companies already have ...   Read on

Brazil stance threatens trade pact
South American nation wants to rework auto-industry import rules. Attempts to forge a free-trade agreement between Brazil and Mexico are jeopardised by the South American nation's push to rework rules on auto-industry ...   Read on

South American Consumers Wooed by China's Low Cost Cars
China may be one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, but its local brands haven't really managed to infiltrate any major markets. And while Europe and North America continue to be out of their reach ...   Read on

Brazil and Mexico Look to Rewrite Auto Trade Pact
Read on

Mexican auto output rises 1.2pc in January
Read on

Argentine 2011 car sales in domestic market set to establish a new record
Read on

These are North America's top producing auto plants
Read on

40 auto parts factories to be installed in Mexico
Read on

LATINtalk headline articles
  
Latin America 2012: Economic Outlook
A country-by-country look at Latin America's macro economic outlook this year. Although Latin America's economy should slow down compared to last year, it will still be one of the world's shining stars. Latin America's economy ...   Read on

Mexico's Manufacturing Base Rebounds
As companies expand their capabilities, Mexico's advantages - and proximity to its biggest export market - will become evident and its manufacturing base will expand even further. It wasn't too long ago that Mexico, like the rest ...   Read on

Mexico Improves Competitive Position against China
Figures published in an article by JP Morgan in February show that despite the fact that manual labor is consistently cheaper in China, there was a considerable reduction in the salary difference between Mexico and China in 2010 ...   Read on

Latin America 2012: Germany's Perspective
Read on

Regulatory Reforms Help Fuel Brazil's Economic Engine
Read on

Argentina and Brazil want corporations to reinvest and not send profits overseas
Read on

LATINtalk human resources articles
  
Brazil: Overtime Law Could Have Monumental Impact... or Merely Minor Effect
New after-work rules should concern IT providers and buyers, but could turn out to be 'just on paper'. Working overtime is part of modern life for many people around the world. It's especially the case when talking about ...   Read on

New Trends on Collective Terminations in Brazil
Initially, please note that in Brazil, by force of law, both employees and employers are represented by unions. Thus, this representation does not depend on the individuals' or the company's decision or desire to join a union.   Read on

Collective negotiation in Argentina - Forthcoming salary negotiations
Unions have become very powerful in Argentina in the last eight to ten years. Their increased bargaining power derives from the country's economic recovery ...   Read on

Brazil Unemployment Rate Falls To Record Low In Dec, 2011
Read on

Migrants' New Paths Reshaping Latin America
Read on

Mexico City Airport Improves
Read on

Latin America Update:  global headlines  
  
Below are the latest headlines from around the world featuring articles on Latin America.  To read articles below, please click here.

Argentina, Brazil To Create Automotive Trade Committee
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Brazil plans $38 bln sweetener to revive ethanol sector
Source: Reuters

The high price of booming Brazil
Source: Financial Times

Safety Takes on a New Meaning in Juarez
Source: IndustryWeek

Canada, Costa Rica Hold Talks To Improve FTA
Source: The Costa Rica Times

Brazil to Slap Quality Control on China Goods  
  
Brazil manufacturers have long complained about the influx of cheap Chinese imports.   Read on

Live Online Seminars and On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina


LIVE ONLINE SEMINARS:

March 8 - MEXICO
"Manufacturing in Mexico: Meeting New Requirements for: Retaining Certified Company Status and Obtaining Favorable VAT Treatment on Virtual Customs Transfers"
Attend in Dearborn, MI (The Henry Hotel) or via Live Online Seminar (via internet)

March 14 - RUSSIA
"Recruiting Management and Staff for your Start-up Operation in Russia"
Presented by Michael Germershausen

April 12 - CHINA
"Expat Healthcare Issues in China"
Presented by Kenneth Vaughan

See complete schedule, click here 

 
NEW RELEASES: 

 

January 25 - MEXICO 

"How to Remain Competitive as a Supplier in Mexico"
Presented by Leo Torres, Director Purchasing, Ford Mexico


January 19, SOUTH AMERICA
"The South American Automotive Market"
Presented by Julian G. Semple  

 

Recorded ON-DEMAND SEMINARS:

To see 19 On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, and a complete list of On-Demand Seminars, click here 


LATINtalk finance articles  
  
Latin America Corporate Treasury Benchmarking Study 2011
The Study attracted just over 120 responses from a diverse corporate universe in terms of geography, industry sector and size. The level of seniority of respondents is also impressive ...   Read on

Brazil: Rousseff promises fiscal and credit stimuli to promote exports and innovation
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff said the government will implement fiscal and credit access measures to stimulate production and exports with the purpose of gaining competitiveness in a global context of crisis.    Read on

Brazil's Cash Management Operating Environment
Read on

Mexico's Cash Management Operating Environment
Read on

Argentina limits daily financial transaction per person to 1.000 Pesos (230 dollars)
Read on

13th Annual Latin America Tax Conference   
  
March 21 and 22, 2012 in Miami, FL (USA)

For additional information, please click here.

LATINtalk February edition - additional articles

To read all of the following February articles, please click here.

 

-  Investment in Brazil - report

-  Confronting Complexity: Mexico

-  Mexico's Presidential Election and the Cartel War

-  Seven Things You Won't Like About Latin America

-  Mexico: High Stakes Situation

-  Country Profile: Brazil (report)

-  Country Profile Summary: Mexico (report)

-  EU and Mercosur hope they can reach a trade agreement by the end of 2012

-  Argentine economy expands 8.8% in 2011; capital outflow reaches 21.5bn dollars

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