Stable government is creating an atmosphere of confidence in Colombia. Now it needs its free trade agreement with the US ratified. Writer Jane Monahan.

Given the lessons learnt during the Tequila Crisis of the mid-1990s, analysts and bankers are positive about Mexico’s ability to survive, and even thrive, during current worldwide economic turbulence. Writer Theresa Braine.

Long dependent on exports and its larger neighbours, Uruguay is using tax breaks, duty-free zones and investor-friendly legislation to make itself an attractive prospect for foreign money. By John Rumsey.

The private sector is showing its confidence in Uruguay’s revitalised banking system by investing more, and a robust deposit base is allowing banks to offer their corporate clients longer tenors. By John Rumsey.

The Uruguayan banking system has put the dark days of 2002 behind it. Deposits and lending are booming, and banks have shown an annual growth rate of 14% for five consecutive years. By Fernando Calloia.

Thanks to prudent macroeconomic policies and balanced fiscal accounts, Uruguay’s economy is showing low inflation coupled with strong gross domestic product and foreign direct investment growth. By Fernando Calloia.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin tells how a McCain presidency would react to foreign bids for US firms. Writer Courtney Fingar.

Dan Tarullo explains the impact an Obama presidency would have on foreign investment. Writer Lara Williams.

In the final months of the Bush administration, there is to be no slacking off with the president pushing for trade agreements with the likes of Colombia, says the US commerce secretary. Writer Courtney Fingar.

Research shows that Trinidad & Tobago’s top four banks represent a tropical haven from the credit crisis, thanks to its strong growth and concentrated commercial banking market. Writer Keith Collister.