Learn how Washingtonian Pilar O'Leary leveraged personal drive and innovation to expand Latino cultural opportunities in the Washington, D.C. area Read More »

U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), both Latinos, may play a pivotal role Wednesday in determining the outcome of what some view as an initiative to protect American businesses from costly lawsuits. The two senators, who sit on the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, are set to hear testimony advocating reform of an anti-telemarketing law, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Read More »

To support a nearby Hyundai/Kia facility, fluid systems giant TI Automotive has opened a new plant in Monterrey, Mexico, creating approximately 100 jobs at the facility to supply key vehicle components. The facility produces brake, fuel and clutch parts and will also be engineered to handle water, oil and vacuum tubes, transmission lines and pipes for exhaust gas reduction. Read More »

Companhia Nitro Quimica Brasileira recently said it has chosen Eyefreight’s transportation management system (TMS) to support its domestic and international logistics, positioning the Brazilian firm to continue growth while cutting costs. "Eyefreight is very proud to have Nitro Química as a customer in Brazil," Eyefreight CEO Ken Fleming said. Read More »

Pelican BioThermal, a world leader in temperature-controlled packaging solutions for the life sciences industry, recently said it was expanding operations in South America by partnering with BioThermal Solutions of Chile and NatBio of Brazil. The partnerships are in line with Pelican BioTherrmal's goals to provide the best service to customers with cold chain logistics needs. Read More »

Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, recently signed a purchase order with Brazil-based airplane manufacturer Embraer for 30 E175 jet aircraft, a contract worth approximately $2.8 billion and includes options for an additional 33 jets. Embraer will begin to deliver the planes, which will be used by Alaska Airlines, during the second quarter of 2017.  Read More »

Biocept has entered into a deal with Quest Diagnostics Mexico to expand the reach of its epidermal growth factor receptor (EGRF) mutation detecting liquid biopsy test to lung cancer patients in Mexico. Biocept's liquid biopsy tests for cancer profiling and monitoring help identify cancer mutations, which in this case are EGFR mutations associated with lung cancer. Read More »

Gruma-Mission Foods signed an agreement with Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Texas to create an academic center to study and evaluate relations involving Mexico, Texas and the United States. The Mission Foods Texas-Mexico Center will use research, annual conferences and public forums to strengthen bilateral relationships. Read More »

Adavium Medical, formerly known as ADVANCE Medical, recently acquired two of Brazil’s largest clinical diagnostic companies, Alka Tecnologia and Hemogram Industria e Comercio. The acquisitions position Adavium as Brazil’s largest medical equipment and diagnostics company in terms of sales and customer base. The company also named Claudia Golart as president and CEO of the diagnostics division. Read More »

Connecting industry leaders throughout the hemisphere, the International Economic Forum of the Americas sponsored the 6th World Strategic Forum on Monday and Tuesday in Miami, Florida with eminent keynote speakers and an eye on the Americas’ future. Read More »

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue filled dual roles, taking the podium as keynote speaker and co-chairing Miami’s 6th International Economic Forum of the Americas' World Strategic Forum  on Monday and Tuesday.  Read More »

Key remarks from a distinguished pair of Panama dignitaries highlighted the events lineup at the first day of the sixth International Economic Forum of the Americas' World Strategic Forum on Monday at Miami's Biltmore Hotel. Read More »

Agriculture machinery manufacturer AGCO recently named Valspar Corporation as an approved supplier in Brazil, allowing the company to provide liquid, e-coat and powder coatings and aftermarket paint products for all AGCO equipment. AGCO recently hosted an AGCO Supplier Day in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in which Valspar was a participant. Read More »

Raia Drogasil, Brazil’s largest drugstore chain, recently appointed BNY Mellon as the depositary bank for its sponsored American depositary receipt (ADR) program, which allows the company to sell ADRs like ordinary shares on the over-the-counter market. n 1992, BNY Mellon developed Brazil’s first DR program. Read More »

Telecommunications firm P3 Group said it is expanding its business in Latin America and will be opening a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. "Sao Paulo is one of the leading technology and research centers in Latin America and an important hub for serving all of Brazil," P3 CEO Dirk Bernhardt said. The telecommunications market is exploding in Brazil. Read More »

The Global Small & Medium Enterprises Ministerial recently held its second annual session, which coincided with the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Colombia. U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet launched the event, which drew representatives from several international organizations and 15 nations. Read More »

Majestic Semillas, an agricultural sales and distribution company providing services in Mexico, said its recent acquisition by Chromatin, an agriculture technology company that specializes in sorghum, will allow Majestic Semillas to begin testing several new hybrids that are tolerant of the sugarcane aphid. Read More »

ZRG Partners, a leader in talent management and executive search, recently expanded further into Brazil by adding Aline Lex to its financial services team. Lex will be joining the Sao Paulo office as head of financial services and private equity. “I am excited to start a new challenge within ZRG Partners and be part of this great team,” Lex said. Read More »

Brazil-based GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA, the biggest best-fare and low-cost airline in Latin America, recently said  it has employed SkyWorks Capital LLC, a specialized financial advisory firm, to help GOL renegotiate the terms of its aircraft leases. The move is consistent with the company’s earlier disclosures about optimizing its route network. Read More »

Fibra Inn, a Mexico real estate investment trust that specializes in providing business travelers with worldwide brands in the hotel field, has formally agreed to purchase Casa Grande Ciudad Juarez Hotel. The hotel has a total of 145 rooms and also runs its full-service segment. Fibra Inn has agreed to purchase the hotel for over $6 million. Read More »