'Black Gold Bonanza for Guyana' 
Columnist: Thomas Manning
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EU and Mercosur agree draft free trade deal

Trade negotiators for the European Union and the South American Mercosur trading block have reached agreement on a new free-trade deal.  It paves the way for a significant increase import of cheaper beef and other goods from South America.  The Mercosur trade deal has been almost 20 years in the making and involves Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.... 

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The Argentine government gives low-cost carriers some air

The low-cost “aviation revolution” promoted by the government has had its impact on state-owned carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas.  In recent years, the state-owned flag carrier has lost its share of the growing domestic flight market, while still increasing its number of passengers by 17.8 percent between 2016 and 2018....
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​Buenos Aires Times
Bienvenido to Lime as its electric scooters expand all over Latin America

Lime’s dockless electric scooters are expanding their reach even further with an expansion to Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro), Argentina (Buenos Aires), Peru (Lima), Mexico (Mexico City), and Chile (Santiago).... 
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​Elektrek.co
Venezuela crisis: Military force still an option, says Guaidó

The use of military force is still an option to end the political crisis in Venezuela if President Nicolás Maduro continues killing protesters, the opposition leader Juan Guaidó says.... 
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​BBC
Cuba continues to draw foreign investment despite US sanctions
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Cuba continues to attract foreign investment despite increased US financial sanctions and travel restrictions, Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca said....
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Global Times
Xi Jinping’s tardiness leads Jair Bolsonaro to call off their G20 bilateral meeting

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro pulls the plug on bilateral meeting when Chinese President Xi Jingping runs late for meeting, a risky move some commentators say as China is Brazil's largest trading partner....

​South China Morning Post
'Crouching Tiger' - Latin America in China's sights
Columnist: Thomas Manning
DIPLOMATIC, TRADE & CULTURAL NEWS
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Credential Ceremonies and Diplomatic Spouses Association Reception at Government House
The Governor General Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy pictured after receiving the credentials of Ambassador of Peru: HE Javier Augusto Prado Miranda - Photo credit: Government House
Dame Patsy Reddy pictured after receiving the credentials of HE Mark Holowesko, the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas - Photo credit: Government House
Vice-Regal Spouse Sir David Gascoigne, hosted the Diplomat Spouses Association; pictured with Elizabeth Cristina Vela Jaime, Spouse of the Ambassador of Cuba - Photo credit: Embassy of Cuba

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.
The Argentine Government has set up a special agency to assist foreign investors through all investment stages (analysis, decision making, execution, post-investment and reinvestment).  You can Contact the agency here & View or Download the Investment Guide.
'New Zealand and the Loss of Innocence'
Columnist: Thomas Manning'

​VIDEO - LATIN AMERICAN / NZ BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
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Gran Torre Santiago . The Tallest Building In South America


​This is nothing more, nothing less than a 360o viewpoint located on the 62nd floor (over 300 m high ) of the tallest building in Latin America, the Gran Torre Santiago. Can you imagine the sweeping views? Not to mention the Andes Mountain Range framing the entire city!
Geopolitical analysis for 2019: Americas


​If 2018 was a year marked by challenges in Latin America that percolated but did not boil over into full-blown crises, 2019 may well be the year in which that good fortune runs out.... 
Liam Dann speaks to NZ Shareholders Association Chair Tony Mitchell

A weekly New Zealand Herald  Videocast  about the NZ economy by Business Editor Liam Dann & Guests... 

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'Brazil's Messiah' - A new President takes Charge
Columnist: Thomas Manning
LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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Latin America is seen growing weakly this year

​June 12, 2019 - The region is seen growing weakly this year and prospects were cut for a third month running in June. Trade tensions and a slowing global economy are seen stunting export growth broadly. On top of this, Argentina is in the midst of a tough economic adjustment; fiscal and political challenges weigh on Brazil’s outlook; and uncertainty is high in Mexico owing to tension with the U.S....
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Competitiveness: Brazil, Mexico Improve

Brazil, Mexico & Colombia improved while Argentina, Chile and Peru worsened their competitiveness the past year, according to the latest competitiveness ranking from Swiss-based business school IMD.  Among 63 economies worldwide, Brazil now ranks in 59th place, up one spot from last year, while Mexico also moved up one spot to 50th place. Colombia did even better, moving up six spots to 52ndplace. Only two other countries (Indonesia and Saudi Arabia) improved more....
'Quid Pro Quo for Venezuela'
Columnist Thomas Manning

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