Archive for April 17th, 2008

High Growth Reported for the Emerging Pharmaceutical Markets Argentina and Mexico

MarketWire
Although both the Argentinean and the Mexican markets have been growing, their growth is attributed to different reasons. The Argentinean pharmaceutical market has been growing mainly based on growing sales volume, while growth of the Mexican market is mainly driven by growing prices.
The Mexican market is dominated by foreign companies with few domestic players. The [...]


Lean Reflections: Auto production shifts to and from Mexico

Lean Reflections:
It was interesting to hear yesterday that Chrysler and Nissan are working together on some new vehicles. It was not surprising to hear that Chrysler will manufacture a pickup truck for Nissan in Mexico, and that the Nissan product for Chrysler will be made in Asia. But it may have been a rebuke [...]


Uruguay takes barbecue glory

via Scotsman.com News
ONE of South America’s smallest countries has held the biggest barbecue in the world.
Some 1250 Uruguayan grillmeisters sizzled up 26,400 pounds of beef, beating a 2006 record set in Mexico.


Interview with Enzo Francescoli, CEO and Founder of GolTV

soccerlens
a legend of world football, Enzo Francescoli. Mr. Francescoli, who was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, was one of the best players of the modern era. He was a striker with unusual grace and elegance on the football pitch. He was affectionately known as “El Principe.” For younger members in our audience, please take a few [...]


Dominican Government reneges on $148M ethanol plant deal, group says – DominicanToday.com

via DominicanToday.com
sugar companies Central Romana and Grupo Vicini, the country’s two largest producers.


U.S. call center in Dominican Republic will generate 500 jobs

Opportunity for Indian companies as well to serve Latin customers in the U.S. this way.
via DominicanToday.com
A new company that will start operations in the Dominican Republic will generate 500 jobs said Eddy Martínez Manzueta, Director Investment and Export Center (CEI-RD).


Trade underscores Pratibha Patil’s LatAm visit

Financial Express
The fact that the President of India, Pratibha Patil, chose Latin America as the first destination for her state visit is reflective of the importance that India attaches to further strengthening its partnerships with countries of that dynamic continent. Although it is not usual for a business delegation to accompany the president, for the [...]


Twenty-three High-Impact Entrepreneurs from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay Join the Endeavor Network

via BizWire
Endeavor (www.endeavor.org) invited 23 high-impact entrepreneurs from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay to join its network last week at an International Selection Panel in Mexico City, Mexico.
Representing 15 companies, these entrepreneurs are changing local and global markets by introducing a range of novel products and services – including high-end caviar from Uruguay, [...]


What crisis? Buenos Aires is a world leader by design

I concur. Buenos Aires is one of the most aesthetically pleasing cities in the world. I’m staying in Palermo Soho – and center for the latest fashion and design. I’m especially impressed with some of the model apartments I have seen being built by Grupo Townhouse. I wish developers like Sobha and Prestige in Bangalore [...]