LIBRA GROUP: Greenwood Energy Latinoamérica acquires 2C POWER to create a cleantech energy company for Latin America
New company seeks to underpin reliable and sustainable energy provision in developing economies Read More »
New company seeks to underpin reliable and sustainable energy provision in developing economies Read More »
Frontline Latino Workers Receive Immediate Support to Offset Impact of COVID-19 Read More »
Argentina-Based Studio Joins Forces with Translation Industry Leader Read More »
New IBM Cloud multizone region in Brazil expected to provide cloud services to run mission-critical applications closer to home Read More »
MUFG, one of the world's leading financial groups, today announced that Eva Radtke will join the company as Managing Director and Chief Communications Officer of MUFG Americas, effective July 15. Read More »
Today, Citi celebrates its 14th annual Global Community Day with 110,000 Citi volunteers in more than 400 cities across 90 countries and territories participating in service activities in their local communities. In the days leading up to, and including Global Community Day, Citi colleagues, alumni, partners, clients, family and friends are volunteering in more than 1,500 service projects that are helping to address a range of community needs—from mentoring low-income youth to conserving parks and educating people about the value of protecting healthy and sustainable ecosystems. Read More »
PepsiCo today announced senior leadership appointments that support the company's strategic priorities and growth agenda. Read More »
Colony Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Abraaj Holdings and Abraaj Investment Management Ltd. Read More »
According to a publication by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, “China is investing less worldwide, but more in Latin America.” Read More »
Citigroup’s Latin America CEO Jane Fraser says the bank’s decision to redirect its investments to the 23 countries where Citigroup does business in Latin America is paying off. Read More »
On Nov. 21, GE announced that GE Power has been chosen to provide the e-house solution and be part of the construction of a natural gas processing unit in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro. GE Power was selected by Kerui Metodo Construção e Montagem S.A, led by China’s Shandong Kerui Petroleum and Brazil’s Metodo Potencial. Read More »
Mexican businessman Emiliano Salinas announced that he has cut ties with NXIVM, the questioned self-improvement organization from upstate New York. Read More »
The Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) has successfully transferred its indices to the S&P Dow Jones Indices, a June 7 news release from S&P Dow Jones Indices said. Read More »
The Ecuadorean government persecuted the Isaias brothers and trampled on their rights. The UN Human Rights Committee stepped in and ruled the government's actions as a violation of universal human rights, but it's unclear whether Ecuador will abide by the ruling. 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 »
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said recently it will open a water park in Oaxtepec, Mexico. Located in the Mexican state of Morelos, Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec water park will be developed on a 67-acre site that has been off limits to the public for many years. The park will feature water slides, rides and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Read More »
International law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, which operates an office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, was chosen recently to advise Seaborn Networks on financing for a $500 million project to install a submarine communications cable to link New York and Sao Paulo. Equity financing for the project, Seabras-1, is being provided by private markets investment manager Partners Group. Read More »
Analyst and consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan recently honored Verint Systems with the 2015 Latin American Contact Center Systems Product Leadership Award. The award is given to companies that have demonstrated high standards in product innovation and have experienced significant growth in the face of intense competition and increased customer demand. Read More »
2015 was a year of renewed interests between the United States and Cuba. One of the landmark achievements was the renewed civil aviation agreement between the two countries that have had a challenging relationship over the past few decades. Read More »
Brazil's Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSN) recently selected IBM Power Systems to run its SAP HANA in-memory analytics applications. CSN is mainly known as an exporter of iron ore in South America. They also develop high value steel, as well as offer cement, mining, energy and logistics products that are used in the construction and automotive industries. Read More »