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October 5, 2009Mexico's finance minister discusses the country's close relationship with the US, and whether the banking sector should play a bigger role in reactivating Mexico's stuttering economy. Writer Jane Monahan
A ray of light for Mexico
October 5, 2009Although Mexico's exports and remittances are in decline, its oil production and tourism sectors weakened and unemployment rising, the country's banking industry entered the global crisis in good shape and may be able to provide the credit needed to reactivate the economy. Writer Jane Monahan
A different kind of support
June 4, 2009National development banks in Latin America such as Brazil's BNDES and Mexico's Nafinsa are playing an important role in keeping funds flowing in the region, but there is a danger of them being over-stretched. Writer Jane Monahan
Silence deafening in Mexican markets
February 2, 2009Mexico’s equity markets have succumbed to global malaise and recovery will depend less on commodity prices, as is the case for most of Latin America, and more on improved debt markets and a US recovery. Writer John Rumsey.
Better prepared to defy the storms
October 6, 2008Given 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.
Azteca exports winning formula
July 1, 2008Banco Azteca has achieved stellar growth with its microfinance formula in Mexico and is now exporting it across Latin America. Rodrigo Amaral reports.
Survival tools at the ready
March 4, 2008This time, Mexico looks as though it is prepared for the downturn of the US economy. Monica Campbell reports.