Monitor Global Outlook

Since 2013 I have been a Latin America correspondent for Monitor Global Outlook, a new premium business publication of The Christian Science Monitor. Most of these articles are behind a paywall.

Brazil’s credit hangs on passage of new banking tax,” September 30, 2015
Brazil’s Rousseff maneuvers to hold off impeachment,” September 30, 2015
VW scandal stalls diesel’s entry into Brazil,” September 29, 2015
Follow-up: Brazil intervenes in currency, to no avail,” September 25, 2015
Brazil political volatility stifling energy investment,” September 23, 2015
Brazil ruling on corporate spending to upend politics,” September 23, 2015
IT titans taking ‘cloud’ computing to Brazil,” September 18, 2015
Autoworker protests foreshadow leftward swing in Brazil,” September 16, 2015
Brazil’s proposed tax hikes will punish exporters,” September 16, 2015
Brazil, like China, may intervene to support currency,” September 11, 2015
Brazil currency on course for all-time low,” September 9, 2015
Brazil speeds up environmental licensing for investors,” September 9, 2015
Brazil: Cuts likely to hit port privatization plan,” August 28, 2015
Brazil Q4 survey: Rousseff stays, economy falls,” August 27, 2015
Brazil’s port operators struggle to survive in downturn,” August 26, 2015
Brazil auto firms, unions seek deals as layoffs loom,” August 26, 2015
Moody’s sees little risk of Brazil credit-rating drop,” August 21, 2015
Brazil’s low-income housing boom at risk of collapse,” August 20, 2015
Impeachment risk for Rousseff lower, despite protests,” August 19, 2015
Exxon, BP look long-term in Brazil’s next oil auction,” August 14, 2015
Brazilian ranchers find value in forest conservation,” August 12, 2015
Brazil’s wind firms need higher buying price to grow,” August 12, 2015
Brazil plans to lure $100 billion from secret accounts,” August 7, 2015
Credit downgrade closing in on Brazil,” August 5, 2015
Brazil targets cement ‘cartel,’ aims to break monopoly,” August 5, 2015
Follow-up: Brazil austerity to stall Embraer’s plans,” July 31, 2015
Bottlenecks challenge Brazil’s massive solar investment,” July 29, 2015
FCPA compliance risk rising as Petrobras inquiry widens,” July 29, 2015
Rousseff impeachment rises, alarms ring beyond Brazil,” July 27, 2015
Farms lead, textiles lag in Brazil move to ‘fair trade’,” July 24, 2015
Brazil IRR hike on highway projects could lead to more,” July 22, 2015
Recession won’t hinder FDI in favored sectors of Brazil,” July 22, 2015
Employment Protection Program to aid Brazil’s recovery,” July 17, 2015
Scandal costing Petrobras its rep for sustainability,” July 15, 2015
Brazil may beat low expectations for Oct. oil auction,” July 15, 2015
Brazil: Rousseff impeachment risk ticks up yet again,” July 10, 2015
US-Brazil nuke cooperation unlikely to result in plants,” July 8, 2015
Brazil Olympic village a go for Games; sales in doubt,” July 8, 2015
Brazil to lose market control in Petrobras’ asset sale,” July 6, 2015
US-Brazil beef trade could help fight deforestation,” July 6, 2015
Plan to loosen Petrobras’ grip on pre-salts seen doomed,” July 1, 2015
Honda outmaneuvers Brazil’s weak auto market,” June 26, 2015
Brazil’s bribery arrests welcomed by business,” June 24, 2015
Brazil’s infrastructure plan at risk after top arrests,” June 24, 2015
Rousseff to the White House as Brazil and US seek deals,” June 19, 2015
Protests, delays in Vale’s Amazon project to continue,” June 17, 2015
Brazil: Port operations plan faces union resistance,” June 17, 2015
Brazil’s $64 billion infrastructure plan greeted warily,” June 12, 2015
More cuts to escalate standoff with Brazil auto unions,” June 12, 2015
Brazil mining tax hike unlikely, despite state losses,” June 10, 2015
Brazil housing market set to crater from budget freeze,” June 5, 2015
Pipeline demand in Brazil declines with iron ore prices,” June 3, 2015
Brazil’s steel industry cuts add to recessionary spiral,” June 3, 2015
Brazil Q3 survey: Labor, political risks will rise,” May 29, 2015
Brazil looks beyond Mercosur for trade deals,” May 29, 2015
Brazil’s indigenous groups gain strong ally vs Big Ag,” May 29, 2015
Day care construction spared from Brazil school cuts,” May 27, 2015
Brazil bus fleet upgrade offers boost to manufacturers,” May 22, 2015
Brazil’s defense firms to suffer controversial cuts,” May 20, 2015
Invepar eyes benefits of new Brazil airport concessions,” May 20, 2015
Risk rising that Brazil will miss budget surplus target,” May 15, 2015
Compliance top prep step for Brazil’s next oil auction,” May 13, 2015
Brazilian auto parts find space under foreign hoods,” May 13, 2015
Brazil’s utilities face downgrades over shortages,” May 8, 2015
Brazil’s Vale stakes future on Amazon mine,” May 6, 2015
Despite droughts, Brazil still investing in hydropower,” May 6, 2015
Brazil to train wind-sector workers to tackle shortage,” May 4, 2015
Brazil: Rousseff impeachment unlikely but not all bad,” April 29, 2015
Brazil’s licensing maze stalls hydro projects,” April 29, 2015
Brazil heading online to lighten business burdens,” April 24, 2015
As Petrobras recovers, pain for contractors continues,” April 22, 2015
Brazil’s credit rating at risk from Rousseff,” April 22, 2015
Brazil’s water utilities sink or swim on party politics,” April 17, 2015
Petrobras unlikely to divest in pre-salt assets,” April 15, 2015
Brazil’s job-outsourcing bill hits nerve with workers,” April 15, 2015
Success of Shell-BG merger hinges on Brazil,” April 10, 2015
Brazil’s bourse reforms in wake of Petrobras scandal,” April 8, 2015
Rio Olympic Village goes for green, bypasses graft,” April 8, 2015
Petrobras board shuffle highlights need for autonomy,” April 3, 2015
Brazil sees stiff battle for consumer e-wallets,” April 1, 2015
Alcoa to close its last Brazil smelter, lay off 650,” April 1, 2015
Second construction bankruptcy opens up Brazil projects,” March 30, 2015
Weak auto sales spur Brazil steelmakers to look abroad,” March 25, 2015
Brazil tech start-ups add efficiency to supply chains,” March 25, 2015
Brazil solar auctions spur manufacturing investment,” March 20, 2015
Brazil: Region is apprehensive over Petrobras contagion,” March 18, 2015
Brazil austerity in question amid attacks on president,” March 18, 2015
Ethanol investors wary despite US-Brazil talks,” March 13, 2015
Brazil auto companies dodge bullet on Mexico trade pact,” March 11, 2015
Brazil poultry, beef industry flexible to new demands,” March 11, 2015
Brazil’s private firms could use help managing costs,” March 6, 2015
Brazil: Marfrig possibly hit by McDonald’s menu change,” March 4, 2015
Bargain hunters prowl Brazil in sign of future optimism,” March 4, 2015
Brazil impeachment protests unlikely to derail Rousseff,” February 27, 2015
Petrobras scandal creates demand for untainted firms,” February 25, 2015
Strikes across Brazil halt vehicle, poultry production,” February 25, 2015
Brazil president, congress in agreement on tax reform,” February 20, 2015
Brazil Social Risk Dashboard: Watch labor, energy in Q2,” February 18, 2015
Long-term growth seen in Brazilian middle-market debt,” February 18, 2015
Petrobras investors eye May 30 audit deadline,” February 18, 2015
Brazil’s booming e-commerce needs better cybersecurity,” February 14, 2015
Brazil’s absence at Munich signals global pullback,” February 11, 2015
Petrobras misses chance to start rebuilding credibility,” February 11, 2015
Sale of Vale’s nickel business unlikely,” February 6, 2015
Brazil FDI strong despite regional fall in mining flows,” February 4, 2015
Fibria, Suzano to outperform Brazilian pulp producers,” February 4, 2015
M&A in Brazil education unaffected by rule changes,” January 30, 2015
INTERVIEW: “Brazil agricultural giants to benefit from weak real, low oil prices,” January 29, 2015
Outlook sweetens for Brazil’s sugar producers,” January 28, 2015
Casa dos Ventos’ boom at risk from Brazil shortages,” January 27, 2015
Brazil’s draft mining code still a work in progress,” January 23, 2015
Exclusive: Itaipu Binacional eyes $13bn refinancing,” January 21, 2015
Itaipu Dam falls to Three Gorges amid Brazil drought,” January 21, 2015
Easing of Brazil-US visa rules possible,” January 16, 2015
Risk of indigenous unrest rises with new Brazil cabinet,” January 14, 2015
Brazil’s IPO schedule looks set to end drought,” January 14, 2015
Brazil’s new agriculture chief vows focus on exports,” January 9, 2015
Brazil’s unions defend wage increases,” January 7, 2015
Corporate tax-hike likely in Brazil,” January 7, 2015
INTERVIEW: “Petrobras one of many challenges for Brazil’s new energy minister,” January 6, 2015
Porto Alegre among many Brazil ports seeking investment,” December 12, 2014
Uruguay’s third pulp mill falls victim to oversupply,” December 11, 2014
Montevideo port ramps up capabilities despite ban,” December 10, 2014
Uruguay seeks partners for ‘infrastructure shock’,” December 9, 2014
INTERVIEW: “Uruguay’s new president may alter path on trade and drugs,” December 9, 2014
Uruguay’s $3 bln iron ore project advances with Vázquez,” December 5, 2014
Uruguay’s president elect inherits slowing economy,” December 4, 2014
Brazil’s new economic team signals aggressive fight,” December 2, 2014
Uruguay aims to be ‘back office’ for Latin America,” December 1, 2014
Uruguay’s weather insurance plan offers opportunities,” November 26, 2014
Brazil welcomes opened US pork market,” November 26, 2014
Uruguay set to elect Vázquez with eye on crime, schools,” November 25, 2014
Private electricity firms see demand in Uruguay, Brazil,” November 21, 2014
After China, Japan expected to reopen to Brazilian beef,” November 19, 2014
With Ebola, Latin America ignores close-to-home virus,” November 17, 2014
Rousseff, Obama expected to start new chapter at G20,” November 12, 2014
Petrobras’s funding future at risk from US graft probe,” November 12, 2014
Poultry-processing equipmentmakers see Brazil growth,” November 10, 2014
Brazil sees surge in Asian demand for chicken feet,” November 5, 2014
Demands for fire safety spur Brazil’s security industry,” November 5, 2014
Brazilian poultry, pork exports to Russia surge,” October 31, 2014
Brazil’s falling currency boosts exporters – for now,” October 29, 2014
Solar companies to capitalize on Brazil’s drought,” October 29, 2014
Investors welcome Vale asset sales amid iron ore glut,” October 24, 2014
Brazil’s hydropower companies could see price relief,” October 23, 2014
Brazil can win back investor confidence after election,” October 23, 2014
Brazil polls questioned after market roller coaster,” October 17, 2014
Brazil has six months to avoid credit downgrade,” October 16, 2014
Brazil’s former top banker anticipates tax overhaul,” October 15, 2014
Brazil-US cotton deal opens trade bridge,” October 10, 2014
UBS strategist skeptical of Brazil’s financial reform,” October 9, 2014
Dunkin’ Donuts takes second shot at Brazil,” October 8, 2014
Brazil growth slows, but don’t discount middle class,” October 6, 2014
IT fuels dealmaking in Latin America,” October 2, 2014
Brazil election rollercoaster isn’t over for Petrobras,” October 1, 2014
Alibaba’s IPO shows risk for MercadoLibre in LatAm,” October 1, 2014
Bombing forces Chile to beef up security,” September 24, 2014
Foxconn shutdown in Brazil marks rise in labor unrest,” September 24, 2014
Brazil telecoms consolidate as Mexico opens up,” September 24, 2014
Latin American countries stay mum on troublesome neighbors,” September 23, 2014
Brazil construction firms back Rousseff but hedge election bets,” September 22, 2014
US Export-Import Bank faces more battles ahead,” September 19, 2014
Wind to make big gains in upcoming Brazil auctions,” September 17, 2014
Haiti set to announce new investments in tourism push,” September 17, 2014
Former US diplomat calls for mediation in Argentina’s debt standoff,” September 16, 2014
Peru’s Fujimori to MGO: Investors need consistency,” September 15, 2014
Latin America economies shift right in elections,” September 11, 2014
No time line for Cuba to ditch two-tier currency system,” September 11, 2014
Panama former president: canal on track, not threatened by Nicaragua,” September 9, 2014
Defying WTO, Argentina boosts trade barriers,” September 5, 2014
Brazil recession boosts Marina Silva, the pragmatist,” September 4, 2014
Firms eye Brazil’s port infrastructure needs,” September 3, 2014
Venezuelans warm to America, chill to Cuba,” September 2, 2014
Even with Burger King’s help, Tim Hortons will struggle to take off in emerging markets,” September 2, 2014
Uruguay’s tightening election excites markets,” August 29, 2014
Brazil emerges as global drone exporter,” August 27, 2014
Brazil’s ethanol, wind sectors see upside from Silva,” August 27, 2014
Rio’s airport on track for 2016 Olympics,” August 25, 2014
Brazilian environmentalist surges in polls – for now,” August 21, 2014
Venezuela puts off the inevitable: a gas price hike,” August 20, 2014
Argentina accuses RR Donnelley of ‘financial terrorism’,” August 19, 2014
Brazil’s Rousseff bullies market analysts into silence,” August 15, 2014
Brazil election momentum shifts with death of candidate,” August 14, 2014
Cutrale’s labor record could impede bid for Chiquita,” August 13, 2014
Argentina digs heels in debt fight,” August 12, 2014
Few traces of anti-establishment mood in Brazil voters,” August 8, 2014
With world’s cheapest gas, Venezuela eyes price hike,” August 6, 2014
Rousseff’s reelection could weaken Brazil currency,” August 6, 2014
Private investment drives Brazil’s credit rating,” August 6, 2014
Argentina unites in debt fight,” August 1, 2014
Colombian electricity, water targeted by rebels,” July 31, 2014
Gaza spat won’t affect Israeli defense firms in Brazil,” July 30, 2014
Russian republic courts investors in timber, honey,” July 30, 2014
McDonald’s a cautionary tale for Starbucks in Colombia,” July 25, 2014
Why soda and snack-food makers can withstand Mexico’s war on junk food,” July 23, 2014
Caribbeans should brace for end of Petrocaribe: report,” July 23, 2014
Moscow to back investments in Brazil infrastructure,” July 22, 2014
Brazil inflation expected to retreat after World Cup,” July 21, 2014
BRICS: an acronym, a new bank, but little shared vision,” July 16, 2014
Leaders line up to see Argentina’s ‘Dead Cow’,” July 15, 2014
Exclusive: Brazilian food exporter BRF reopens JV field,” July 15, 2014
BRICS show unity at summit, but tensions building,” July 15, 2014
Colombian rebels boost attacks, keep extorting firms,” July 11, 2014
$122 million for a Venezuelan newspaper?” July 9, 2014
Brazil tappers abandon trees as rubber demand falls,” July 9, 2014
Labor strikes could cripple Brazil, executives say,” July 8, 2014
YPF adding pressure on Argentina to resolve debts,” July 2, 2014
Brazil poses ‘cumbersome’ hurdles to Hilton Worldwide,” July 2, 2014
Brazilian cities feel economic pain from World Cup,” July 2, 2014
Chile education reforms caught in tangle of interests,” June 26, 2014
Maersk to cut Brazil-Asia line amid historic lows,” June 26, 2014
In Brazil, companies take advantage of World Cup bump,” June 25, 2014
Chile shows green-shift in rejecting Patagonia dam,” June 24, 2014
American Airlines further isolates Venezuela,” June 20, 2014
Brazil sees carbon credit opportunity with US moves,” June 18, 2014
US court ruling triggers default jitters in Argentina,” June 18, 2014
Uptick in FARC attacks expected after Colombia election,” June 13, 2014
Brazil sees World Cup as investor roadshow,” June 11, 2014
Slow car sales reflect weaknesses in Brazil’s economy,” June 11, 2014
Uruguay election could revive free-trade talks with US,” June 11, 2014
Barrick Gold still far from restarting Pascua Lama,” May 30, 2014
Colombia election runoff threatens Venezuela trade,” May 27, 2014
Brazil stores enjoy TV sales ahead of soccer slow-down,” May 27, 2014
World Cup unrest a boon for Brazilian e-commerce,” May 27, 2014
FARC talks are key difference in Colombian elections,” May 23, 2014
Foreign diplomacy fails. Venezuela impasse remains.” May 21, 2014
Russian nuclear agency sees ‘huge potential’ in Brazil,” May 21, 2014
Amazon city aims to connect Pacific, Atlantic commerce,” May 21, 2014
Chile seeks investment in wind, solar energy,” May 16, 2014
Disruption limited if police strike at Brazil World Cup,” May 14, 2014
Despite mishaps, World Cup raises safety bar in Brazil,” May 14, 2014
Costa Rica’s new president less eager for trade pacts,” May 13, 2013
Don’t be distracted by Colombia election scandals,” May 11, 2014
Manaus free trade zone will get 50 more years: minister,” May 7, 2014
Monsanto bets on Brazil as agricultural powerhouse,” May 7, 2014
Argentina’s Repsol deal won’t attract multinationals,” May 6, 2014
Cuba’s downgrade is warning for Jamaica, Nicaragua,” May 2, 2014
To cut emissions, Brazil must speed up beef production,” April 30, 2014
Brazil’s Internet summit a win for Facebook, Google,” April 30, 2014
Venezuela currency woes hit Herbalife, other US firms,” April 29, 2014
Support wanes for Colombia’s Santos, despite GDP growth,” April 28, 2014
Brazil forecasts gains in cloud computing, data, mobile,” April 23, 2014
Brazil airports, airlines deny World Cup woes,” April 23, 2014
Chile wildfires pit president against people,” April 18, 2014
Banks will not settle lawsuit, industry official says,” April 16, 2014
São Paulo candidate: protests welcome, investors needed,” April 16, 2014
OECD calls on Colombia to hike green taxes,” April 15, 2014
Chile’s quake rattles Peru. Will it improve buildings?” April 9, 2014
Math doesn’t add up in Latin America,” April 9, 2014
Nicaraguan plant deal key to clean energy investment,” April 9, 2014
Costa Rica’s next president focused on small firms,” April 4, 2014
Venezuela’s Maduro signals stability, but unrest brews,” April 2, 2014
Argentina bondholders watch Brazil economic growth,” April 2, 2014
Cuba’s investment law is an opportunity for Brazil,” April 2, 2014
Chileans strike copper mine, but firm has strong hand,” March 28, 2014
Brazilian firms profit from clogged supply chains,” March 28, 2014
Brazil entices investors despite S&P downgrade,” March 27, 2014
Brazil ‘re-friends’ Facebook, Google,” March 26, 2014
Brazil president’s oil company past roils election,” March 25, 2014
Source: US-Brazil in ‘tense’ talks over cotton dispute,” March 21, 2014
Colombian port caught in crossfire between drug gangs,” March 20, 2014
Brazil’s drought dries up support for President Dilma,” March 19, 2014
Hedge funds place bets on Brazilian real’s decline,” March 18, 2014
Needing each other, US-Brazil work to improve ties,” March 18, 2014
ChiquitaFyffes highlights why Brazil eats its bananas,” March 16, 2014
Peru looks to Middle East ahead of big project tenders,” March 14, 2014
Despite Bitcoin woes, Argentine government takes a peek,” March 11, 2014
Brazil-Ukraine rocket project on track despite crisis,” March 11, 2014
Brazil drought boosts coffee farmer revenues, for now,” March 11, 2014
Venezuela: last place in the world to find rule of law,” March 6, 2014
Brazil graft case may fuel new protests, harm Rousseff,” March 6, 2014
Corruption probes raise risk of turbulence for Embraer,” March 6, 2014
Big profits in LatAm insurance, but mind the government,” March 5, 2014
Private equity and venture capital still like Brazil,” March 5, 2014
Curb your enthusiasm about Brazil’s Q4 growth,” March 2, 2014
Brazilian seed bank: more competition for Monsanto,” February 26, 2014
Brazil’s Fibria shows the upside of Fed’s taper for EMs,” February 26, 2014
Why Brazil only functions in odd years,” February 26, 2014
Labor shortage means Brazil needs to up its visa game,” February 26, 2014
Venezuela military is wildcard in escalating protests,” February 22, 2014
Brazil’s cowed media are a headache for business, too,” February 20, 2014
Lula’s PR push a sign of Brazil’s investor challenge,” February 19, 2014
Stock market jitters won’t hurt emerging markets FDI,” February 17, 2014
Why Brazil’s Rousseff should pray for rain,” February 12, 2014
Brazil drafts punitive tariffs after US passes farm law,” February 12, 2014
Rio protests highlight World Cup security risk,” February 11, 2014
World Cup workplace deaths highlight safety woes,” February 11, 2014
Fed taper highlights vulnerability of ‘fragile five’,” February 9, 2014
Brazil business must respond to new corruption law,” February 5, 2014
With eye on taxes, Apple adds Brazil to supply chain,” February 5, 2014
Mercado Bitcoin to expand in Latin America, CEO says,” February 3, 2014
A good problem to have: Brazil needs still more workers,” February 3, 2014
Venezuelans run for exits,” January 30, 2014
Brazil slips in Heritage economic freedom ranking,” January 29, 2014
Memo to Brazil: Tighter monetary policy might backfire,” January 29, 2014
Is Argentina’s black market out of business?” January 29, 2014
Don’t cry for Brazil, PIMCO. Things aren’t so dire.” January 28, 2014
Brazil mulls restricting access to cloud computing,” January 28, 2014
Experts decry Brazil’s lack of cyber security alerts,” January 28, 2014
Why the Fed taper can still roil emerging markets,” January 25, 2014
Chile, Peru tense ahead of ruling on ocean dispute,” January 22, 2014
Will crime cut into Brazil’s World Cup tourism income?” January 21, 2014
Brazil official: Lower World Cup prices to aid tourism,” January 21, 2014
Brazil crimps its citizens’ foreign spending,” January 14, 2014
Brazil intent on beating Washington to Cuban business,” January 14, 2014
Brazil airlines eye cap on fare prices during World Cup,” January 13, 2014
Petrobras finds bullish investors in Europe,” January 13, 2014
Heat wave likely to boost power costs in Brazil,” January 7, 2014
Brazil posts worst trade surplus in decade: Why care?” January 7, 2014
Brazilian refinery fires highlight operational pressure,” January 6, 2014
GM lays off 1,000 Brazilians despite minister’s efforts,” January 6, 2014
Brazil lures small US firms as big investors pull back,” December 16, 2013
Subsidies lure Jaguar to Brazil’s shaky car market,” December 11, 2013
Should we give $100 billion, no strings attached?” December 8, 2013
Brazil’s economy contracts, more pain ahead,” December 3, 2013
Oil price hike good for investors – not for inflation,” December 1, 2013
Coffee protest brewing among Brazilian farmers,” November 19, 2013
Brazil talks tax reform as PlayStation 4 goes for $1850,” November 17, 2013
Brazil’s cash-poor Petrobras offloads Peru Oil to China,” November 13, 2013
Brazil’s Vale rides China highs, but needs to diversify,” November 11, 2013
Brazil pushes Internet bill to thwart spying,” November 6, 2013
Brazil reaches tipping point with trash,” November 3, 2013
Kirchner’s still-heavy hand seen in Argentine verdict,” October 30, 2013
Brazil’s agriculture boom faces constraints ahead,” October 27, 2013
Brazil’s Libra oil auction strains Petrobras,” October 23, 2013
Brazil is corrupt. Should investors care?” October 20, 2013
Political shifts in Argentina exciting investors,” October 16, 2013
Brazilian governor opens state, forests to investors,” October 13, 2013
On paper, the global economy is looking grand,” October 9, 2013
OGX collapse highlights Brazil woes,” October 8, 2013
Battle over Brazil telecoms raising anti-trust questions,” October 7, 2013
Lack of bids for major Brazilian projects underscores investor wariness,” September 23, 2013

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