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Embraer Delivers Its First KC-390 Jet to the Brazilian Air Force
There have been plenty of setbacks over the past several years, (including being passed-over in favour of the C-130J-30 Super Hercules by the New Zealand Defence Force) as Embraer has completed the development of its KC-390 multirole military jet and prepared to begin deliveries.

The Brazilian aerospace company finally reached a big milestone last week, as it completed the first KC-390 delivery.....

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Vegetarians gaining ground in carnivorous Argentina

A fight is on over the Argentine identity, pitting a growing number of vegetarians and vegans against meat-eaters in a country known for its abundant beef, gaucho cowboys and sacred “asado” barbecues.

The weekend “asados” bring together families and friends and are a source of national pride in this South American country, which traditionally battles neighboring Uruguay for world leader in per-capita beef consumption....
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NZ landing station an 'obvious choice' for Chile-to-China internet cable

Chile could put the New Zealand government on the spot by asking it to allow a proposed US$500 million (NZ$794m) internet cable linking Chile and China to come ashore in Auckland, industry sources believe.  A spokesman for Communications Minister Kris Faafoi said the Government was aware of the cable plan but "no formal approach" had been made to New Zealand for a landing station so far.

China's state-run press agency Xinhua has reported that the cable would begin in the Chilean city of Valparaiso "passing New Zealand, Australia and French Polynesia" on its way to Shanghai.....
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'Simón Bolívar’s Legacy' 
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Reception for the 197th Anniversary of the Independence of Brazil
Embassy of Brazil, Wellington, 10 September 2019
His Excellency Mr Paulo Cesar de Camargo, Ambassador of Brazil to New Zealand, welcomes guests and speaks of the close and growing bilateral ties between Brazil and New Zealand as well as of the huge economic opportunities in Brazil
Ambassador HE Paulo de Camargo with Katia Lustosa MacKenzie, former Brazilian Honorary Counsul in Auckland, after investing her with the Order of Rio Branco (Ordem de Rio Branco) for consular services to the Brazilian Community in Auckland. 
Thomas Manning (L), Governing Director of Manning Group Limited and Editor of the Latin American Business Digest with Ambassador HE Paulo de Camargo
From Left: HE Paulo de Camargo, HE Leasi Papali'I Tommy Scanlan, Samoan High Commissioner; HE Cristiano da Costa, Timor-Leste Ambassador 
From Left: HE Mario Alzugaray Rodriguez, Cuban Ambassador; Thomas Manning; HE Fausto Mariano Lopez Crozet, Argentine Ambassador; HE Javier Augusto Prado Miranda, Peruvian Ambassador
From Left: Señora Adriana Tabeira Britos, Embassy of Argentina; HE Javier Prado; Señora Maria Teresa Albareda de Prado, Embassy of Peru
HE Paulo de Camargo and MFAT Chief of Protocol Michael Swain Toast Brazilian President HE Jair Bolsonaro and the People of Brazil
Capoeira Resistência Group entertained Guests after the formal proceedings of the 179th Brazilian Independence Day Ceremony

Mexico and Peru are emerging markets, full of opportunities for New Zealand businesses. But just like any market, they’re not without their challenges.
 
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is running a series of seminars throughout New Zealand where market experts and seasoned exporters will share their tips, insights and knowledge to ensure you make the most of what these exciting markets can offer. 
If your company is thinking about or actively targeting Mexico or Peru, come along to learn about the opportunities for your business emerging from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). ​  For more information and to Register Please Click Here
A Brazilian Business and Academic Delegation is scheduled to visit New Zealand in October 2019 for a round of visits and meetings with local businesses, research centres and government organizations.

Led by entrepreneurs Mr Roberto Salazar and Prof. Rogério Bohn, the delegation consists of Brazilian businessmen with varied backgrounds ranging from retail to construction and cooperative credit, among others.

​The mission will visit Auckland and Wellington to get to know the business environment in New Zealand.  Please contact the Brazilian Embassy for more details.
'Black Gold Bonanza for Guyana' 
Columnist: Thomas Manning
VIDEO - LATIN AMERICAN / NZ BUSINESS & ECONOMICS​​
South America plays an extremely important role for the world's economy

​JLL Latim America Report

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The Poorest and Richest South American Countries Today
 
​In this video you can see list of South American countries according to GDP and poverty rate 
What attracts talent? | Vic Crone, Former CEO of Xero; CEO of Callaghan Innovation
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Vic Crone is the CEO of Callaghan Innovation, a Crown entity of New Zealand tasked with making New Zealand business more innovative 
'Crouching Tiger' - Latin America in China's sights
Columnist: Thomas Manning
LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS​
September 12, 2019

The region’s growth prospects were chopped for a fifth consecutive month in September, chiefly on deteriorating expectations for Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Peru. Headwinds from global trade tensions, slowing activity in China, downbeat confidence, subdued commodities prices and Argentina’s crisis will limit momentum this year. 
LATAM Monetary & Financial Sector News.

Preliminary data revealed regional inflation came in at 7.7% in August, slightly above July’s revised 7.6%. Weak economic dynamics has helped keep inflation in check in several economies, with the stark exceptions of Argentina and Venezuela. Regional inflation is seen ending the year around current levels..... 


Mexico Fights Corruption

Mexico’s new government probes Pemex, Odebrecht.  In May 2019, delivering on his central campaign promise to target corruption in Mexico, Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration launched an investigation into Emilio Lozoya Austin, former CEO of Mexican state-owned oil and gas company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) for alleged fraud, money laundering, and bribery.

​The allegations revolve around Pemex’s 2014 purchase of a rundown and abandoned fertilizer plant for $475 million US from Altos Hornos de México (AHMSA), one of Mexico’s largest multinational companies. Mexican prosecutors are alleging that the plant’s price was severely inflated, and that bribery played a role in securing the transaction.
'New Zealand and the Loss of Innocence'
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The Best Hotels In Mexico City For Business Travelers, 2019

Mexico City is the seat of the incumbent government, which means you will see many sophisticated official buildings all over. Its center called Centro Historico de la Cuidad is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is marked by a slew of colonial buildings dating as far as the 16th century. Then, there are other places such as the Templo Mayor housing many Aztec relics, the Constitution Plaza, and volcanic mountains such as Iztaccihuati.




​The Telegraph
Best Hotels in Panama 

The best hotels in Panama including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget hotels and Five Star Alliance special hotel deals.....
'Brazil's Messiah' - A new President takes Charge
Columnist: Thomas Manning

​CULTURAL NEWS​​
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The renowned photographer August Sanders said, "In photography, there are no shadows that cannot be illuminated."
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Argentine-German photographer Gerardo Korn's latest series of black and white photography titled 'Behind the Scenes - Buenos Aires, A Unique Tribute' corroborates Sanders' saying in many ways. In the series, Korn manages to capture the metropolis of Buenos Aires in its absolute beauty and in complete stillness.

Almost all his pictures have been shot during late hours of the night and early hours of the morning, sans any activity or human presence, when the architecture of the city stands tall in all its glory....
'Quid Pro Quo for Venezuela'
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