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Mexico is the next big thing for luxury automakers, Ferrari North America CEO Marco Mattiacci believes. "Mexico is the next China," the executive said during a discussion about the future of the luxury industry.   Read on...

It is reported that the Mexican automotive industry has appeared to surpass the lost decade in May 2013, domestic car sales reached 2002 levels, and even record sales levels for the month of May with a growth of 9%. According to a report ...   Read on...

Car sales in Brazil are setting new levels almost every month and May has been no exception, with 300,940 units sold beating the previous May record of 300,514 cars (registered in 2011). Already April of this year hit a new high for the ...   Read on...

From early industrialization to modern times, manufacturing in Latin America has enjoyed a long history but only limited success. Shifts in modern manufacturing materials, production methods, market distribution and logistics are changing the future.   Watch seminar ...

The International Tax Competitiveness of the Maquiladora Industry, a Study from the International Perspective has as main goal presenting the findings of an analysis made of the tax competitiveness of the maquiladora regime, as a result of the ...  Read on...

The powerful Brazilian National Confederation of Industry, CNI said that the country and its Mercosur partners will end 'isolated' if they don't actively look for alternative trade accords, as is being done by other Latam countries."Brazil ...   Read on...

It now has advantages over China on fuel, labor costs, trade group told. "Made in China" is giving way to "Hecho en Mexico," attendees at the Arizona-Mexico Commission's plenary session heard Thursday.   Read on...

Mexico: Industrial Strength

Industrial production in Mexico falls in first four months of 2013

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The real cost of labor in Brazil is much higher than it appears at first glance. A worker's salary is one small part of what an employer will actually spend. The main drivers of high labor costs are the various employment taxes and entitlements ...    Read on...

The new Mexican Federal Labor Law ("FLL") came into effect on December 1, 2012. Although more than 300 articles were amended after considerable debate in the Mexican Federal Congress, the rest of the FLL remains in effect as in the past.     Read on...

The hiring of independent commissioned contractors or those known as commercial agents in Mexico is an issue that must be analyzed very carefully by companies interested in entering into such arrangements, even if these companies are foreign. Read on...

The Brazilian government has announced that the application process for work visas to Brazil has been simplified significantly in response to demands from industry, calling for more qualified overseas workers to fill gaps in the Brazilian labor market ...     Read on...

Negotiate Successfully in China will show you how to: Construct a negotiation plan that leads to profitable business - not empty promises / Develop and maintain value-adding relationships and networks / Find the right partners - and keep them loyal / Protect your technology, intellectual property and assets / Identify and leverage your sources of power / Understand what Chinese negotiators really want - and what they really mean.

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Four of the fastest growing economies in Latin America agreed on Thursday to scrap most of the tariffs on trade between their countries.Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, the founder members of the Pacific Alliance trading bloc, said the ...

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Latin America has created plentiful opportunities for investors and new research into the outbound investment trends of Latin American companies into developed markets shows the region is strengthening its position on the global stage ...   Read on...

Brazil will scrap a tax on foreign investments in local debt, a surprise move that could help stop a sharp depreciation of the country's currency which lost 7.6% in the past three months and that threatens to stoke already high inflation in ...   Read on...

Argentina's policy on foreign investments keeping businesses away

Mexico and China leave behind mistrust and agree on strategic partnership

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This new Seminar covers: New ways of hiring / Employers' obligations and prohibitions / Salary modalities / Outsourcing and profit sharing / Rescission, back wages, severance payments, and statute of limitations / Procedural aspects and fines / Collective, Union aspects / Human rights at the workplace / General recommendations, and more.    To view, please click here

About the Seminar: Brief history of the Brazilian market / Overview of the market - players and market share / Cars, LCV and HCV / Market drivers: consumer buying power, GDP and credit expansion / Potential for growth: fleet size and age / Reduce high percentage of taxes / OEM current capacity in Brazil and Argentina and planned investments to support growth / New players development: South Korean and Chinese / Commercial agreements Mercosur and Mexico.
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About the Seminar: Current situation in Mexico / Top commodities sourced in Mexico / Current environment in the purchasing world / Challenges and opportunities for Mexican manufacturing sites / What can we do? / What comes next?
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About this Seminar: Introduction and Background / Procuring goods and services in Mexico / Ownership issues regarding services / Purchase and Sales principles / Agreements/Terms & Conditions / Authority of the parties / Methods of Payment / Risk of Loss / Customs considerations / Invoicing / Labor issues / Warranties / Mexican official standards (NOMs) / Supplier managed inventory / Confidential Information / Consignment / Practical Case. 
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This is the outline of a questioning structure that evolved over a 9-year period of working with Sales VPs, and Directors of Global Billion Dollar Firms and their teams of engineers to secure multimillion dollar international contracts. Mia has never shared this information outside the training room or boardroom.
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A major part of bus production in Brazil is exported to various geographical regions. The increasing bus demand from different countries has also influenced the production levels of buses in Brazil.  The demand for the country's bus from domestic market and various countries is rising, which is forcing the manufacturer to increase the production levels. Further, by our report, "Brazil Bus Market Analysis", it is anticipated that the bus production in the country will grow at a CAGR of around 17% during 201 2-2015.   To view report details, read here

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VW's Mexico plant leads April output in North America
Source: Automotive News

Navistar Begins Truck Production in Brazil
Source: Truckinginfo.com

Mexico's economy: Reality bites - Lacklustre growth shows the need for reform
Source: The Economist

Brazil Auto Market More Diverse as Incomes Rise; Small Cars Still Rule
Source: WardsAuto

Daimler considers producing Mercedes cars in Mexico
Source: Autotalk

Performance Management Systems in Mexico: The Dual Logics of Evaluating Performance

Nicaragua OKs Chinese-made mega canal

The impact of private equity for businesses in Mexico: 17 success stories

Insights on Brazil

South America: 10 Countries. 10 Challenges.

For Mexican Business Leaders, Tech is a Bridge to Higher Performance

Brazil signs bill expanding private sector participation in the clogged ports

Costa Rican Tax Authorities issue rules on deductibility of expenses paid in cash

The 3 Countries Stealing China's Business

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