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LATIN AMERICA AUTOMOTIVE
Global Automotive Executive Survey 2014
The KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey is an annual assessment of the current state and future prospects of the worldwide automotive industry. Markets and consumers: the bigger picture; Global forces shaping the sector ...   Read on...
Brazil produces record 3.74 million vehicles in 2013
Brazil produced a record 3.74 million vehicles in 2013, up 9.9 per cent over the previous year, a rise fueled by the farm sector and surging exports, according to industry figures.In 2012, this Latin American economic giant, the world's ...   Read on...
Mexico's Auto Production, Exports Hit Record Highs in 2013
Production and exports of automobiles hit record levels in 2013, climbing 1.7 percent and 2.9 percent, respectively, from the previous year, the Mexican Automotive Industry Association (AMIA) said.  Automakers established in Mexico produced ...   Read on...
Additional Latin America automotive articles
Which Vehicles Topped Google's Search in Brazil?

EU Takes Aim at Brazilian "Tax Advantages" in WTO Dispute

Mexico's booming industry making unsafe cars

Local (China) car producers looking to Brazil for growth
NEW ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
"New Tax Reforms Relating to Labor & Social Security in Mexico" with Ricardo Castro-Garza
This seminar presentation focuses on the impact of the tax reform related to employment relations, in particular to social security.

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"Assessing & Analyzing the Risk of Global Sourcing" with Jeoff Burris
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LATIN AMERICA LEGAL UPDATES
Mexico: Customs Law - Analysis of amendments approved by the Congress
After the analysis and discussions by both houses of Congress, on October 29, 2013 the Senate returned to the House of Representatives the final draft decree amending, adding and eliminating several provisions of the Customs ...  Read on...
Brazil's Clean Company Act Continues the Trend of Increased Risk Exposure For Companies Operating in BRIC Countries
In recent years, a number of BRIC countries - in particular Brazil, Russia and China - have committed to developing anti-corruption legal frameworks and enforcement structures in ...  Read on...
Additional legal update articles
Certification Procedure for purposes of Value Added Tax and Special Production Services Tax on temporary imports. Tax and customs benefits

Brazil revokes Transitional Tax Regime and introduces significant changes to tax system

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LATIN AMERICA HR ARTICLES
Foreign Workers in Brazil: Visa and Work Permits
Legal entities interested in using foreign labor, either permanently or temporarily, must request a work permit from the General Immigration Coordination, an agency of the Ministry of Labor and Employment. The request will be by submission ...  Read on...
Mexico Recent Jurisprudence - Employment Offers. Lawsuit against Two or More Individuals or Entities
The Second Chamber of Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN) recently approved legal opinion number 2a./J. 115/2013 (10a.) titled: "Employment Offer. In order to provide evidence as to such in a lawsuit against two or more individuals ...   Read on...
Additional Latin America human resources articles
Brazilian Unemployment Matches Record Low, but More Dropping Out of Work Force

27 reasons to love Mexico City

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TRAVEL AND SAFETY ARTICLES
Special Report: New Survey Shows Latin America Safety Image Continues to Improve
Groundbreaking study reveals Latin America's image trends upward.  Negative perceptions of personal safety in Latin America are widespread, but they are often based on outdated or incomplete information. Executives investigating ...    Read on...
Latest Mexico travel warning excludes most tourism destinations
The Mexico travel warning issued by the U.S. State Department on Jan. 9 contained no essential changes or surprises from the last one that was issued on July 15.  Still exempt are Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, ...     Read on...
Additional travel and safety articles
Not Afraid: Visitors to Mexico unfazed by travel warning, recent violence

Aeromexico launches new Chicago-Mexico seasonal flights
ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
"Manufacturing in Latin America - The Next Global Wave" with Michael L. Hetzel
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.     To view, please click here
"MEXICO: Federal Labor Law Reform" with Ricardo Castro-Garza
This 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
"The Brazilian Automotive Industry" with Julian G. Semple
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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"How to Remain Competitive as a Supplier in Mexico" with Leo Torres de Unanue
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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"Suppliers Terms & Conditions - Buying in Mexico" with Jorge Luis Ruiz
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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"How to Structure the Questions that Win Million Dollar Contracts" with Mia Doucet
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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LATIN AMERICAN UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES
Mexico factory sentiment hits 10-month high in Dec
Source: Reuters

Kick-off approaches: Latin America's largest economy enters an unpredictable election year
Source: The Economist

Jaguar Land Rover plans $437 million Brazil factory: government
Source: Reuters

Mexican city gears up as new Motor city
Source: NBC News

Mexico a focus of Audi growth plans
Source: Mexican Law Blog

Volkswagen Microbus production could resume in Brazil
Source: Autoweek
  
ADDITIONAL LATIN AMERICA ARTICLES
Panama Canal expansion to proceed no matter what, says official

Nicaragua announces that construction of inter-ocean canal begins this year

Chile's main ports remain paralyzed amid clashes with police and suspended negotiations

Brazil Economists Increase 2014 Inflation Outlook to 6% -Survey

Rapid Trade Growth Could Overwhelm Latin American Infrastructure

LBC 2014 Outlook: All Eyes on Mexico and Brazil

Move Over EU, China To Become Latin America's 2nd Biggest Trade Partner By 2016

US dollar approaching the 12 Pesos mark in Argentina

Latin America Outsourcing's Top Eight Secondary Cities

Decisions that changed Latin America

Mexico deserves a closer look

Ontario opens new business office in Brazil

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