Brand man.(RADAR)(Miles Flint, president of Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications)(Interview)
When is a call more than a call? When people can see what kind of
phone you are using, of course. Then it's a statement. Miles Flint,
president of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, the joint . . .
The middle of it all.(RADAR)
The Middle of It All
Ecuador's latest marketing slogan for foreign investment is "Ecuador,
The Center of the World." For the record, 0[degrees] latitude meets
0[degrees] longitude in the Atlantic . . .
Hidden geography.(RADAR)(CARTA 2005 is initiative operated by
NASA, exploring physical and chemical properties of Costa Rica)(Br
Using advanced sensors, a sophisticated aircraft operated by U.S.
space agency NASA, spent six weeks earlier this year measuring the
physical and chemical properties of Costa Rica's soil, water . . .
Mexico's federal government transferred forestry oversight
powers to states and municipalities.(FORESTRY)
Mexico's federal government transferred forestry oversight
powers to states and municipalities. The government said that
decentralizing power and streamlining bureaucracy will allow regulators
to . . .
Mexico revised its laws in order to better regulate sales of
roasted coffee.(COFFEE)(Brief Article)
Mexico revised its laws in order to better regulate sales of
roasted coffee. The decree requires roasted coffee to be sold only in
closed, sealed or pre-taped containers that clearly display . . .
War of the words: as Chavez and Washington exchange barbs, the
danger of serious conflict in the region rises.(Hugo Chavez)
Venezuela President Hugo Chavez likes to call the United States a
"terrorist state" for invading Iraq and U.S. Secretary of
State Condoleezza Rice--a Ph.D. who taught at Stanford--an
"illiterate" . . .
Telefonica.(DEAR SHAREHOLDER ...)(Brief Article)
The Spanish telecommunications giant reported a 10.5% gain in its
Latin American sales during the first quarter of 2005 compared with the
same period a year ago. The company attributed the results . . .
Chat line.(RADAR)(Brief Article)
"The largest worldwide energy reserve is found here."
--Ali Rodriguez Araque, foreign minister of Venezuela (El
Universal)
"The Brazilian government, the Congress and society should
create . . .
The state of Florida approved a law that would allow foreign
insurance companies to sell life insurance policies and annuity
con
The state of Florida approved a law that would allow foreign
insurance companies to sell life insurance policies and annuity
contracts to non-U.S. citizens living in the state. Lawyers who . . .
Colombia issued a resolution requiring that labels on canned
foods display more information concerning the contents inside.(CONS
Colombia issued a resolution requiring that labels on canned foods
display more information concerning the contents inside. Labels must
list ingredients, whether it has been irradiated, directions . . .
Risky business: political risks still abound for foreign
companies in Latin America, and insurers are there to
profit.(INSURANCE
They tell you in business school that reward loves risk and,
apparently, that's the case in Latin America for multinational
companies.
Despite a wholesale move to democratic capitalism across . . .
Repsol-YPF.(DEAR SHAREHOLDER ...)(Brief Article)
Spanish-Argentine oil giant Repsol-YPF said Latin American sales
rose 19.5% during the first quarter compared to a year earlier. Higher
prices for crude oil and favorable exchange rates attributed . . .
Glass ceilings.(RADAR)(Venezuela is the best place in Latin
America for a businesswomen)(Brief Article)
Venezuela is the best place in Latin America for a woman to get
ahead in business, according to a World Economic Forum study on economic
opportunity for women. The study is based on factors such as . . .
Chile passed a law requiring employers to provide more mechanical
assistance and training to employees hired to carry heavy
load
Chile passed a law requiring employers to provide more mechanical
assistance and training to employees hired to carry heavy loads. If
manual handling is unavoidable and mechanical aids are not . . .
Venezuela approved a resolution requiring banks and financial
institutions to devote 10% of their gross loan portfolios to mortg
Venezuela approved a resolution requiring banks and financial
institutions to devote 10% of their gross loan portfolios to mortgage
loans. The resolution requires 3% to go to long-term loans and 7% . . .
Ericsson.(DEAR SHAREHOLDER ...)(Brief Article)
The Swedish telecom equipment maker rebounded during the first
quarter of 2005, reporting a 33% spike in Latin American revenues, which
hit US$503 million. Sales in the region amounted to 11.3% of . . .
Richer or poorer.(RADAR)(Brief Article)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's policies leave divided
impressions. Some see him as the savior of the working class, others see
a danger to democracy. Meanwhile, his friendships with Cuba and . . .
Business is slow.(RADAR)(Brief Article)
The devastated plants on Hugo Sanchez's farm are the best sign
he is doing well. The 41-year-old Peruvian entrepreneur cares little for
the wilted sweet potatoes. It's the agent of . . .
Brazil's federal police busted an illegal logging ring in
Mato Grosso state.(forestry)(Brief Article)
Brazil's federal police busted an illegal logging ring in Mato
Grosso state. Arrests include illegal loggers and corrupt officials
working at the government's environmental protection institution . . .
Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela signed an agreement to create
Petrosul, a regional energy accord.(VENEZUELA)(Brief Article)
ARGENTINA, Brazil and Venezuela signed an agreement to create
Petrosul, a regional energy accord. The deal will enhance business among
state-owned oil companies in the three countries to improve . . .
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