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As Brazilian hedge fund managers prepared to take advantage of the long-awaited issue of a resolution that would allow them to access offshore markets in 2008, the global financial crisis hit just in time to set back their hopes. Indeed, local fund manage...

From the mid 1990's until 2000 the Brazilian equity market was characterized by poor corporate governance, weak enforcement, little minority investor protection, shallow liquidity and low valuations. This challenging situation provoked de-listings and for...

Since coming to power in 1998, Hugo Chavez of Venezuela has not only transformed the political landscape of his own country and influenced the populist movement of South America, but he has also dramatically impacted investment and its outlook. Chavez's p...

The combination of pro-renewable energy legislation, economic stability and industrial demand are fuelling a vibrant wind power sector in Chile. The Latin American nation has limited indigenous energy resources, with the exception of hydropower. As a resu...