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Succeed in Mexico, Brazil and Latin America...
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LATINtalk eJournal - September '16 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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Mexico's Auto-Production Boom Is Driving Up Labor Costs
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When car companies began flocking to this border town more than two decades ago, the big lure was labor, which was plentiful and inexpensive. Today, with an auto-production boom in high gear, those advantages are being ... Read on... |
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Brazil's auto sector skating on thin ice: Mexico poised to become LatAm's new hub
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The Rio Olympics has been keeping Brazil in the news. Beyond this, the grim reality is that the economy is going through a rough phase. Brazil's GDP output fell by 3.8 per cent in 2015 and is forecast to slump 3.4 per cent this ... Read on... |
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Trucks: Brazil Improves Sequentially; Still Seeing Large YOY Declines
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Brazil truck demand declined 19% in July, the 19th consecutive month of double-digit declines. Demand continues to be pressured with declining GDP and high levels of unemployment. Positively, demand increased 23% sequentially ... Read on... |
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Mexico: 2016 Top Markets Report Automotive Parts Country Case Study
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In 2015, Mexico was ranked as the largest export market for U.S. auto parts overall, supplanting Canada. The size of its market and the shared border provides an excellent market for U.S. OE and aftermarket parts. Auto sales ... Read on... |
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Additional automotive articles
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- Mexico expected to climb to fifth place in auto production - Argentina vehicle production jumps 15.5% for August - Brazil: 2016 Top Markets Report Automotive Parts Country Case Study - Brazil: Anfavea expected resumption of growth in 2017 Read on... |
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Mexico's Automotive Supply Chain and Opportunities for Suppliers
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In the interview, Alba Pena describes the status of the automotive supply chain in Mexico today, and identifies the gaps in the supply chain, the types of quality ... Read on... |
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The New Cuba: Automotive Industry Opportunities?
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Interview features an update on investment opportunities in Cuba. Judy Kruger talks about the state of manufacturing in Cuba today, with a specific focus on the automotive industry ... Read on... |
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SEMINAR, CONFERENCE & ONLINE COURSE
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EXECUTIVE SEMINAR in Detroit (Oct 31 - Nov 4)
"Automotive Industry Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Management"
By AIAG and Wayne State University
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SEMINAR in Troy, Michigan (November 4)
Global: "Lean Communication: Staying Competitive in the Global Automotive Supply Chain"
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SELF-STUDY ONLINE COURSE
Connected Vehicle Management Overview
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MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TRADE
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NAFTA's Impact on the U.S. Economy: What Are the Facts?
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When President Bill Clinton signed the North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in December 1993, he predicted that "NAFTA will tear down trade barriers between our three nations, create the world's largest trade zone, and ... Read on... |
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Security Concerns Take a Back Seat as More US Manufacturers Look to Mexico
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Experts who help foreign companies build factories in Mexico report a recent surge in interest by U.S. and international firms, with executives voicing less concern about Mexico's crime and security problems."We've seen a 40 percent ... Read on... |
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Mercosur insists in trade negotiations with EU despite Brazil and Venezuela situations
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Negotiations for a trade and cooperation agreement between Mercosur and the European Union must continue and should not be overshadowed by political issues such as the impeachment process in Brazil, pointed out Paraguay's ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing, economy and trade articles
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- Court ruling and economy contraction push Argentine inflation down in August - Brazil Factory Activity Decline Continues In August - 4 Experts On Brazil: Reform, Recovery & Interest Rate Cuts - Brazil central bank keeps rates unchanged for the ninth straight time Read on... |
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UPS X-Port Challenge Brings Opportunity to Local Businesses
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Businesses based in Michigan and Ohio can apply to participate in the competition.Small and medium-sized businesses with global aspirations have the opportunity to win $10,000 in export shipping with UPS. The UPS X-PORT Challenge ... Read on... |
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FROM PRACTICING EXPERTS
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Doing business in Mexico: how to understand and mitigate the risks of fraud, corruption and security
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Investing in Mexico: Planning for Success
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Opportunities in the Mexican Auto Industry
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Mexican Tax Developments - Reporting Obligations
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A recent tax amendment would affect, from a reporting perspective, the current standing of a number of off-shore structures held by Mexican residents. The amendment to the Mexican Administrative Guidelines ... Read on... |
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Brazil Tax News: Purchase of foreign currency in kind
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Federal Decree 8,731, published on the Official Gazette on May 2nd, 2016, introduced the following main changes to the IOF/FX legislation:(i) Purchase of foreign currency in kind - From May 3rd onwards, IOF/FX should be levied at 1,10% ... Read on... |
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Further Detail On The Tax Amnesty Program And Voluntary Disclosure Of Unreported Assets Located In Argentina And Abroad (The "Plan")
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On July 28, 2016, Decree N° 895/2016 was published in the Official Gazette and on July 29, 2016, General Resolution N° 3919 of the Federal Tax Authority and General Resolution N° 672/2016 of the National Security Commission ... Read on... |
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Additional tax, finance and legal articles
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- An Overview of the Taxation of U.S. Investment Into Cuba - Tax News: FATCA/CRSAlert - Brazil - The Clock is Ticking: Tax Alert - Chile - Brazil: Consultation launched on proposed MAP rules - New Argentine Antitrust Law: The Argentine Antitrust Commission Initiates Consultation Process To read above articles, please click here... |
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Director, Body Engineering (USA)
Production Manager (Mexico)
Senior Vice President of Sales (USA)
Manager, Industrial Engineering (USA)
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Provides comprehensive information including contact details on the automotive industry
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AutoBooks are a perfect tool to identify opportunities for local and international sales and sourcing business.
Mexico coming soon...
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Mexico: Two initiatives to amend legislation related to labor litigation and to collective bargaining
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On April 28 of this year, the President sent two initiatives down to Federal Congress, for their approval, to amend legislation related to labor litigation and to collective bargaining. On a Constitutional level, the first initiative ... Read on... |
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Ten things you didn't know about employment law in Brazil
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The 2016 Olympic Games kicks off in Rio de Janeiro on Friday 5 August with a colourful and energetic opening ceremony. It will run until 21 August, followed by the Paralympic Games from 7 September to 18 September. The organisers ... Read on... |
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Mexico: Company's solidarity liability with the expat
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Areas of Interest: Companies with foreign employees.According to the laws and regulations on immigration, Companies which offer a job position to a foreign citizen are jointly and severally liable with their obligations within Mexican ... Read on... |
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Additional HR and talent management articles
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DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO, BRAZIL AND LATIN AMERICA
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Mexican States of the Future 2016/17
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Mexico's Federal District state - home to the country's capital city - has been named of the Future for 2016/17, while Nuevo León has been ranked second and Querétaro ... Read on... |
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Doing Business in Mexico (2016) Guide
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