In this release...
Spanish Enterprises Need Latin America for Economic Expansion
First the privatization of the service industry in Latin America and later the Eurozone crisis, have forced Spanish
businesses to look to the region as a land of opportunity. While companies such as Telefonica and Repsol reap the
benefits of a favorable overseas market, many in the region are questioning the advantages of such foreign direct
investments. Regardless, it appears as though these business are here to stay.
This report was prepared by Mar Guinot Aguado and Darya Vakulenko, Research Associates at Council on Hemispheric
Affairs.
To read the full analysis, click here.
Brazil: Playing Chess in Latin America
Foreign policy has become Brazil's instrument of choice as it attempts to expand its influence in Latin America and
tackle emerging challenges in the region. By strategically engaging its neighbors, both politically and economically,
Brazil has enhanced its power and challenged the formerly dominant position of the United States in the region.
This analysis was prepared by Mar Guinot Aguado, Research Associate at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs.
To read the full analysis, click here.
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Monday August 6th, 2012 | Research Memorandum 12.52
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