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LATINtalk eJournal - November '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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Mexico: Parts makers follow the industry leaders
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Automotive manufacturing investments include those of suppliers to the automakers. The world's auto parts industry is on the move - to Mexico.The past year has seen new automotive assembly plants begin production ... Read on... |
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Production of cars for export is booming in Mexico, but domestic sales have stagnated
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Mexico's auto industry is stuck in a paradox: Production of cars for export is booming but domestic sales have stagnated. Now, one of the causes of those slack local sales - loopholes that allow used old US cars to be sold cheaply ... Read on... |
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Car sales in Brazil last year dropped 7.15% compared to 2013
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The sale of cars, commercial vehicles, trucks and buses in Brazil dropped 7.15% last year compared to 2013, and reached 3.498 million according to the Brazilian federation of car dealers, Fenabrave. It is the largest drop for the industry ... Read on... |
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Additional Latin America automotive articles
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- "Made in Mexico" Vehicle wins Car of the Year at 2015 International Auto Show in Detroit
- 2014 Mexican automotive production rose to record highs
- Brazil Demand Declines Continue to Moderate (download report)
- Trucks: Brazil Demand Improves, Production Remains Weak (download report)
- Car sales in Argentina plunged 28% last year compared to 2013
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MANUFACTURING AND ECONOMY
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MAPI Latin America Manufacturing Outlook: Mexico the Leader
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Mexican factories continue to remain the manufacturing growth leader in Latin America as Brazil and Argentina face declines that sour the outlook in the region, according to a report from the MAPI Foundation, the research affiliate of the ... Read on ... |
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Brazil May Be In A Recession In 2015. Here's Why That's Not A Big Deal.
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Brazil`s performance over the last three years has been disappointing. Misleading federal economic policies have led to high inflation, reduced economic growth and delayed infrastructure construction. In 2014, Brazil`s ... Read on ... |
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Lower industrial electricity rates in Mexico in 2015
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A drop in the price of fossil fuels will mean lower industrial electricity rates in Mexico in 2015 for manufacturers. The advent of 2015 brings with it good news for maquiladora manufacturers in the form of what will be lower industrial ... Read on ... |
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Additional manufacturing and economy articles
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- Latin America in 2015: Manufacturing Aces, Commodity Bases and Basket Cases
- Optimistic forecast for Latin America: 2.2% growth in 2015, up from 1.3% in 2014
- Why Brazil Is A Surprisingly Closed Economy
- Lopez: 'Venezuela on the brink of collapse'
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SELLING PRODUCTS INTO BRAZIL AND SOUTH AMERICA
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Marketing and business development help for automotive OEM and aftermarket products
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Are you looking to develop your company's OEM and/or aftermarket business in Brazil and/or South America? GlobalAutoIndustry.com has teamed up with HotMarketing (Brazil) to provide sales and marketing support services to help you succeed in ... Want to learn more? Read on ... |
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"Developing and Sustaining High Performance Global Teams" presented by Barbara Boldt
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Managers working in a multinational environment who feel that they are not getting the results they need or want in their interactions with global team members or colleagues, will want to view this On-Demand Seminar. To watch, click here ... |
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Mexico: Accounting Records via Electronic Media - New Rules
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As a result of the 2014 reform to the Federal Tax Code (the "CFF," per its Spanish acronym), new obligations to be assumed by taxpayers were created, such as the obligation to file accounting records via electronic media ... Read on... |
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Argentina suspends HSBC from transferring money abroad for 30 days
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Argentina said on Monday it was suspending HSBC Bank Argentina's right to transfer money abroad for 30 days due to "irregularities", two months after charging it with helping clients evade taxes by siphoning their funds off to ... Read on... |
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WTO to set up panel on Brazil import taxes
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The World Trade Organization will set up a panel to settle a complaint brought by the EU against Brazil over what it sees as protectionist taxes that discriminate against imports, a source said Wednesday. The decision was taken at a ... Read on... |
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Additional tax and finance articles
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- Mexico: Permanent obligations of the companies securing the VAT and IEPS Certification or that guarantee the tax interest (Bond/Letter of credit)
- Planned tax hikes not severe: Brazil's finance minister
To read the above articles, please click here...
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Latin America's Most Competitive Workforces
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Who has the most competitive workforces in Latin America? The Latin Labor Index 2014 takes a look.Labor and talent are key issues for multinationals looking to hire workers in new markets. But which countries offer the best conditions ... Read on... |
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Additional human resources articles
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- Mexico creates 714,526 jobs in 2014, the biggest increase in 4 years
- Mexico's Middling Education Gains
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LATIN AMERICA UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES
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New auto sales to rise 6.1 pct in Mexico in 2015 -industry group
Source: Reuters
An Economic Boom Recedes, but South America Might Avert the Bust
Source: The New York Times
10,000 protest in Brazil against car industry layoffs
Source: World Bulletin
Mexico: Toyota plant is on front burner again
Source: Mexico Daily News
GM to invest $5 billion in Mexico over 5 years
Source: Detroit News
Brazil Posts First Trade Deficit Since 2000
Source: The Wall Street Journal
China strengthens Latin American ties
Source: Business Report
Nintendo exits Brazilian market due to high tariffs
Source: Techspot
To read above articles, please click here ...
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Doing Business in Brazil Guide 2014 (download)
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Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 ... Read on... |
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Also read the following articles...
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- 3 Latin American countries procurement officers should pay attention to - Panama Canal Expansion a Boon for Midsize Companies, Too - Is Brazil's Clean Companies Act a Clean Bill of Health? - Pinpointing Where Enterprise IT in Latin America Struggles to Mature - US to permit Mexican trucks to apply for authorization to make long-haul cross-border runs - GlobalAutoIndustry.com announces new partnership to support sales and purchasing from Brazil and other South American markets To read above articles, please click here ... |
"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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