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Infrastructure in Humala's Peru: A change in development?

The election of President Ollanta Humala in early June raised uncertainty about the outlook for Peru's economic growth and whether the Andean nation would remain attractive for private investors. While the fledgling government has largely restored business confidence, doubts still remain about the administration's plans for the development of infrastructure.... view more

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Agricultural financing and traditional banking

In 2009, 14 per cent of total global agricultural exports came from Latin America, clearly reflecting the leading role that Latin America plays in the global trade of agricultural products. Banks have historically been reluctant to finance agriculture due to the inherent risks. But that is all changing. In this report, BNamericas looks into the factors which are allowing for a more traditional banking approach in the agricultural sector, especially in Brazil and Argentina.