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14 January 2014

Latin America: Looking ahead to 2014

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The death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, election of President Michelle Bachelet in Chile, reforms in Mexico and the legalisation of cannabis in Uruguay have implications for the Latin American region. Gateway House examines how these will shape the region’s politics and economy in the coming years

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27 December 2013

Mexico: Country of the year

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The reforms initiated by President Enrique Pena Nieto may have started a new era of economic and social transformation in Mexico. The reforms, and the manner in which four major political parties of the country committed consensual support to vital policies, can be an inspiration for democracies across the world

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22 November 2013

Mexico: A new frontier for India

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Mexico is now being increasingly referred to as the ‘China of the Americas.’ With the Mexican government introducing reforms in several sectors, and thereby easing the scope of business, how can India –which is slowly expanding its footprint in Latin America – benefit from Mexico’s rise?

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12 September 2013

Latin America: 3% projected GDP growth in 2013

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According to the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Latin American region is expected to grow at 3% in 2013. Although the growth appears modest, it is not bad given the GDP contraction in the Eurozone in the past two years and the lower growth rates in the rest of the world