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Doing business in Mexico, Brazil
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LATINtalk eJournal - April '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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Free trade, lower wages drive Mexico's automaking boom
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Mexico is winning thousands of new auto jobs by offering a compelling combination of lower labor costs, a mature supply base and access to transportation that makes it easy to export vehicles to the U.S., South America and Europe. Read on... |
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What Does Porsche Know About IT and Business Competitiveness? In Brazil, Apparently a Lot
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While best known for its performance in the automotive industry, the Porsche Group has diversified into other growing sectors through subsidiaries like Porsche Consulting, which helps companies improve their operational processes ... Read on... |
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Autos: Brazil Sees Double-Digit Declines in March (2014)
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Brazil auto demand declined 15% in March, down 2% in Q1, slightly above our estimate for demand down 5%. Production declined 18% in March, down 9% in Q1, below our estimate for 5% decline. Although production declined below ... Read on... |
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Additional Latin America automotive articles
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- Mexico and Argentina agree to boost trade
- Trucks: Brazil Truck Demand Down Significantly in March
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"New Tax Reforms Relating to Labor & Social Security in Mexico" with Ricardo Castro-Garza
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"Firms in a Global World: The Global Environment and Firms' Strategy" with Lilac Nachum
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"Assessing & Analyzing the Risk of Global Sourcing" with Jeoff Burris
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Will Mexico Surpass Brazil As Latin America's Largest Economy? Steadier Growth And Credit Ratings Suggest The Answer Is Yes
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For a long time, Mexico and Brazil were like two sides of a the same coin. Both had strong emerging economies, both were oil rich, and both were working hard on their international trade relationships. However, historically, whereas ... Read on... |
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Brazil and Mexico: Hope or hype?
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Key Points in This Outlook: Key Latin American governments, such as Brazil and Mexico, must adopt economic, fiscal, and energy policies that will maximize job creation, sustainable growth, and energy self-sufficiency. Read on... |
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A tale of two Mexicos: Growth and prosperity in a two-speed economy
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In the 20 years since the North American Free Trade Agreement went into effect, Mexico has become a global manufacturing leader and a prime destination for investors and multinationals around the world. Yet the country's economic ... Read on... |
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Additional economy and manufacturing articles
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- Latam forecasted to grow 3% this year, but fiscal deterioration is serious
- Brazil manufacturing activity expands for the fourth straight month in March
- Brazil Inflation Increases as Electricity Bills Up
- Brazil Faces Risk of Power Rationing
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Brazil to Simplify Importing During Global Events
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Goods shipped in for the World Cup and Olympic Games will be given contractual temporary entry.The Brazilian Federal Reserve has introduced a solution for the temporary entry of goods for the FIFA World Cup in June and the 2016 Olympics. Read on... |
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NAFTA: Necessary to Cement Mexico's Economic Reforms but Not Sufficient for Growth
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Mexico has been an independent nation for over 200 years now and we Mexicans have seen everything: periods of light and periods of darkness, eras of growth and stages of crises, times of peace and times of violence, moments of ... Read on... |
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Additional trade, logistics and SCM articles
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DOING BUSINESS IN LATIN AMERICA ARTICLES
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Latin America: instability at home and abroad
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While the Ukraine crisis has made headlines around the world in the past weeks, instability in Venezuela and Argentina also has an impact on Latin America's economies - starting with Brazil.The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has captured ... Read on... |
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Mexican Energy Reforms and the U.S. FCPA and 2012 Mexican Anti-Corruption Law
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The approval in December 2013 of amendments to the Mexican Constitution designed to foster greater private sector investment in the Mexican energy industry will usher in a new era for Mexican oil and gas and electricity markets. Read on... |
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Additional Doing Business in Latin America articles
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- Mexico Still Fifth Most Dangerous Country For Business In Latin America, Report Says
- Chile expands scope of foreign tax credit and mandates electronic billing
- Transactions in focus: Spotlight on M&A in Mexico
- 2014 - Rising Investor Risk in South America
- Heavy Lifting Required: How Latin America will Win on the World Stage
- Infographic: The Ten Most Transparent Countries in Latin America
To read above articles, please click here
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"Manufacturing in Latin America - The Next Global Wave" with Michael L. Hetzel
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"MEXICO: Federal Labor Law Reform" with Ricardo Castro-Garza
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"The Brazilian Automotive Industry" with Julian G. Semple
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"How to Remain Competitive as a Supplier in Mexico" with Leo Torres de Unanue
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"Suppliers Terms & Conditions - Buying in Mexico" with Jorge Luis Ruiz
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"Roadmap to Going Global - Brazil as a Case Study on Growing Your Company Internationally" with Jeff Jorge
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Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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LATIN AMERICAN UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES
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GM Takes $400 Million Loss in Venezuela as Ford Loses $350 Million
Source: Latin American Herald Times
Mexico March factory sentiment eases further off 1-yr high
Source: Reuters
Nissan and Daimler Reportedly Set Up Mexican Joint Venture to Build Next-Gen GLA, Infinitis
Source: CarScoops
If You Build It: Latin America's Infrastructure Deficit
Source: Huffington Post
Pacific Alliance impels Mexico south
Source: Financial Times
Latin American business leaders tour ICAR
Source: GreenvilleOnline.com
International mold makers drill down for more work in Mexico
Source: Plastics News
Mexico flagship airline Mexicana declared bankrupt
Source: The Star
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ADDITIONAL LATIN AMERICA ARTICLES
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- Latam leaders discuss improving education and skills to help diversity economy
- Brazil's Federal Revenue Attorney General's Office issues formal opinion on remuneration of services rendered by foreign companies
- Mexico: No changes to tax regime until 2018
- Slaughter & Rees Report - The Latin American MAPs
- Infographic: 10 Most Transparent Countries in Latin America
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This seminar presentation focuses on the impact of the tax reform related to employment relations, in particular to social security.