Monthly interview – July 2017
NAFTA Modernization vs. Renegotiation Introduction: The influence of USA to Latin American Economy, especially Mexico, has been strongly present during the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. One of the most discussed topics may be the renegotiation of the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). What should we understand under this term “renegotiation”? What would […]
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Key players in renewable energy in Latin America- Potential for Swiss companies Latin America is a key oil and gas producer with some of the world’s top 10 oil exporters. But, the rapid growth in energy demand amid energy security concerns and increasing climate impacts present Latin American countries with an opportunity to rethink their […]
Read MoreMonthly interview – March 2016
Monthly interview – March 2017 Even though there is a revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean towards a sustainable mix of renewable energy, the region mainly stills depends in hydroelectric energy and fossil. One of the leader countries in the implementation of alternative renewable energy sources is Mexico. At the end of 2013, President […]
Read MoreWill Latin Americas be the leader in producing renewable energy?
Energy security, environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness are all at stake in the region’s delicate balancing act. With low technology costs, rapid policy learning curves and some of the world’s best resources, rising energy demand presents an opportunity for the region to move to a more sustainable energy system based on higher shares of renewables. […]
Read MoreThe Automotive industry in Mexico
The Mexican automotive industry is one of the main pillars of Mexico’s economic growth. By today it accounted 3.0 percent of Mexico’s GDP (vs. 1.9 in 1993). The automobile industry in Mexico has been growing steadily through foreign investment. In 1993, ten plants of five different brands were built; 2015, there were 18 plants from […]
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Latin America and China
Latin America and China China’s presence in the US “backyard” November, 2016. Xi Jinping, president of China, visited Ecuador, Peru and Chile, with the aim to further discuss trade deals with Latin America. The change of China’s foreign policy with Mr. Xi Jinping looks to a more power projection and active engagement. Latin America represents […]
Read MoreFree Trade Agreement Mexico – European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
The Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) * is another window of opportunities for business with European countries. Both Free Trade Agreements between Mexico with the EU and EFTA created a series of business opportunities for Mexican and European investors and businessmen. Background information: The free The free trade […]
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Monthly interview- November 2016
Monthly interview – November 2016 I am talking today with H.E Ambassador Jorge Castro-Valle Kuehne who is the Ambassador of Mexico to the Swiss Confederation. LBN: Ambassador Jorge Castro-Valle Kuehne, in your positon as Ambassador of Mexico in Switzerland, and regarding the bilateral relationships between both countries. What have been the priorities that […]
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Monthly interview-October 2016
Monthly interview – October 2016 I am talking today with H.E Ambassador Thierry Roca-Rey Deladrier who is a member of the Peruvian Diplomatic Service. On June 23rd 2016, Ambassador Roca-Rey presented his credentials as Ambassador of Peru to the Swiss Confederation. LBN: Ambassador Roca-Rey, could you tell us a bit about yourself and your diplomatic […]
Read MoreMonthly interview August / September 2016
Our sustainability approach capitalizes on LafargeHolcim’s worldwide presence to provide solutions towards meeting these social, environmental and stakeholder challenges, with one clear goal: to create shared value with society. “LafargeHolcim: The business case for Sustainability” With a well-balanced presence in 90 countries and a focus on cement, aggregates and concrete, LafargeHolcim is the world […]
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