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Guayaquil – The Epicentre of Latin America’s Coronavirus Crisis
With hospitals at breaking point and dead bodies left rotting in the street – Guayaquil is a warning to the rest of Latin America, writes our Ecuador correspondent…
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Mining in the Age of Protest
Latin America has been riven by political unrest but that shouldn’t discourage mining investors from the opportunities in the region. It is home to some of the world’s largest mineral deposits and miners that bring benefits to local communities will do well…
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Ecuador Oil Sector’s New Year Resolutions: Leave Opec and Produce More
Ecuador aims to produce up to 600,000 barrels per day in 2020, well above its current Opec quota of 528,000 bpd. The new energy minister will be hoping new concessions and rounds can attract the investment needed to make it happen…
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Latin America – Britain’s Breadbasket after Brexit?
Food and drink already dominate Latin America’s exports to the UK. In a post-brexit world there will be exciting opportunities for the region’s farmers and food makers to win more British custom. Canning House commissioned a paper to analyse the opportunities…
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Piura’s Potential for UK plc in Peru
Peru’s rapidly diversifying economy is creating opportunities outside of Lima and fuelling a boom in industrial parks. Parque Industrial Piura Futura (PIPF) looks well placed to benefit from the trend…
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How will Climate Change Impact Latin America?
Regardless of whether you believe global warming is man-made or not, it’s clear that it is happening. Climate change will have an outsized impact in Latin America with far-reaching economic and social consequences…
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Dam Disaster Forces Bolsonaro into Environmental Rethink
The backlash following the Brumadinho dam collapse is prompting Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to reassess his environment policies, writes, Caio Pizetta Torres, Political Risk Analyst for Brazil & the Southern Cone at Control Risks…
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Latin America’s Election Clock is Ticking
2019 is the second half of a two-year election cycle that is reshaping Latin America’s political map. Canning House explores the impact for investors…
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The Growing Cost of Latin America’s Natural Catastrophes
The political, social and economic costs of Latin America’s natural catastrophes are increasing. Canning House explores how the region can combat the threat…
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Latin America’s New Best Friend – China
In the last decade China usurped the US as the main trading partner for many LatAm countries and is now forging close relationships with LatAm nations through deals on financing and infrastructure. Sam Benstead looks at how it impacts investors…
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Latin America’s Emigration Problem
Latin American emigration is becoming an increasingly important political, economic and social issue. Traditional outward flows to the US are now being supplemented by the massive intra-regional movement of Venezuelans. Sam Benstead looks at how it impacts investors…
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Why Latin America Loves Trade Deals
Latin American countries are involved in more trade deals than almost any other region on earth. Sam Benstead analyses Latin America’s love of trade deals and explains how it impacts international investors…