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The LATINtalk eJournal - July 2012

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In this issue
> LATINtalk automotive articles...
> LATINtalk headline articles...
> New platform for international business education seminars...
> Doing business in, and investment in Latin America...
> Latin America Update: global headlines...
> Upcoming Live Online Seminars and On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina......
> LATINtalk August edition - additional articles...
> "Doing Business in ..." - Download Guides...
 
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LATINtalk automotive articles

Assessing an Investment in the Mexican Automotive Industry
This is a publication that analyzes key factors to be evaluated by investors wishing to enter or expand in the automotive industry in our country. The industry is the most important in Mexican manufacturing industries and accounts for ...   Read on

Mexico Auto Industry Undaunted By Brazil, Argentina Limits
As Brazil and Argentina try to slow automobile imports from Mexico, Latin America's second largest economy seems to be undaunted by the barriers, as it continues to explore new markets to sell vehicles. Production and exports is on the ...   Read on

Assembly Allocation to Mexico will Grow at Canada's Expense
Good news as the North American assembly and sales volumes continue to improve year over year. This is the direct result of modest economic improvement and the satisfaction of pent-up demand.   Read on

Brazil: Automotive Executive Survey
The study indicates that Brazil could become the third largest automobile market in 2016. Executives of the largest automobile companies in the world believe that Brazil will arrive in 2016 disputing for third place in the ranking of the ...   Read on

Second Round Between South America and Mexico
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Brazil June New Car Registrations Up 19 Pct
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Auto Production Falls 9.4 Percent in Brazil
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LATINtalk headline articles
  
Brazil, Argentina Manufacturing Slows; Mexico Output Grows
Brazil and Argentina are suffering from diminishing competitiveness in the industrial sector and lower demand for exports, but Mexico is benefiting from a strong, resilient domestic consumer and robust export demand ...   Read on

Disappointing production figures may hint at coming Mexican market trouble
Last week we wondered if some of the recent outperformance in the Mexican market might stall as political realities bring sentiment down to earth. Almost all presidential candidates ran on a platform of increased reforms and market ...   Read on

Brazil: New rules on collective terminations
Even though there are no laws in Brazil regarding specific procedures to be followed in the event of collective terminations, the Brazilian Superior Labor Court has adopted the position that collective union negotiations are required for ...   Read on

Rousseff pledges to tackle the "Brazil cost" with new stimulus package
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Why Mexico's Economy Could Be One of the Most Attractive Emerging Markets
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Going Global: The 2012 Investor's Guide to Mexico's Business and Technology Services
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Doing business in, and investment in Latin America 
  
Should You Be Investing in Latin America?
Latin America has not been spared the effects of the current global economic crisis. While strong domestic markets support countries such as Brazil, a decrease in external demand could spell trouble. Regulatory structures, tax models ...   Read on

Argentina the world's most protectionist country, says World Bank trade report
For the second time in the roll a study from World Bank's Global Trade Alert points Argentina as the world's most protectionist country. In a report released by the institution, Argentina appears as the country which applies the most restrictions ...   Read on

'Investors pick Brazil as Argentina lacks legal, economic security,' Sao Paulo's gov't
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US gov't asks Argentina to improve investment opportunities
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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.

Mexico Auto Output in June Up 14% to Record 268,388
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Nissan Motors Inaugurates $2 billion Plant In Mexico
Source: Auto World News

GM Details $420 Million Investment in Mexico Plants
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Volkswagen to Boost Brazil Investment Through 2016 - Report
Source: Fox Business

Brazil Minister to Convince GM Not to Lay Off Employees
Source: inautonews

India's Tata Motors Aims For Brazil Expansion For Jaguar Land Rover
Source: International Business Times

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LATINtalk July edition - additional articles 

 

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- After Decades of Neglect, Latin America Tackles Bigger, More Ambitious Infrastructure Projects

- Termination of Argentine-Spain Double Taxation Treaty

- Brazil wants WTO to sanction countries that manipulate their currencies

- Mexican regulators impose highest fine ever on HSBC for money-laundering

- New Duty Reductions, Harmonized Tariff Schedule Amendments and Rules

- Brazil's Higher Inflation Leaves Little Room for Interest Rates Cuts

- Confronting Complexity: Mexico 


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