Latin America seems to have finally freed itself from its failing patterns of populism with impressive economic results, but Venezuela and, more evidently, Argentina remain reluctant to play ball.
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Latin America leads the profits league
November 1, 2011Latin American banks show the highest returns of any region in the world, but there are some sharp variations within the region.
Is political posturing preventing Argentina from realising its potential?
June 30, 2011Argentina has an abundance of natural resources, its industrial sector performs impressively, and it boasts a highly qualified workforce. Despite this, many foreign investors are steering clear of the country.
Are Argentina's banks headed for a hard landing?
February 14, 2011A booming economy is behind the record income for Argentinian banks last year but growing inflation is placing the sustainability of these profits in doubt.
Argentina's season of change
July 6, 2010Despite the twin threats of the worst drought to strike South America in decades and the continuing fallout from global financial crisis, Argentina's lenders have survived relatively unscathed. And now a debt swap offer could allow the country to access international credit markets. Writer Silvia Pavoni
Bond boom fires up Latin America
March 3, 2010With bank lending drying up last year, many Latin American corporates turned to the bond market to strengthen their cash positions. The resulting boom has instilled a sense of confidence in the region, with firms in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia leading the way. Writer Jason Mitchell
Argentina: Sacking of central bank governor damages country's reputation
March 3, 2010The 'soap opera' surrounding the protracted dismissal of the Argentine central bank governor by president Cristina Kirchner has damaged the country's international image and highlighted major weaknesses within its institutions. Writer Jason Mitchell
Argentine reserves row rocks investor confidence
February 1, 2010Argentina's president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's decision to request central bank governor Martin Redrado's resignation has led to international investor concern about the monetary authority's independence.
A public answer to a private problem
June 4, 2009
Carlos Heller, president, Creditcoop
As Argentina slides towards recession, the country's private banks are reining in their lending activity, meaning that publicly owned banks will have to take a more advanced role in safeguarding the country's economic wellbeing. Writer Jason Mitchell in Buenos Aires