latin america

Brazil Expected To Weather Economic Downturn

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 11/13/2008 - 8:25am

The global economic meltdown is affecting the world. But Brazil, Latin America's biggest economy, is more diverse and well-run than in the past.

It is perhaps among the countries best prepared to weather the storm.

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Microsoft, Telefonica dial up Live Messenger VoIP

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 10/24/2008 - 9:19am

Companies team up to take on eBay's popular Skype in Latin America and the States. And with Voype's competitive pricing, it may prove to be a viable alternative.



 

Latin America booms for Red Hat

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 10/03/2008 - 8:37am

Latin America was Red Hat's fastest-growing region last quarter, driven by a desire for low prices and an ability to make fast IT decisions.



 

Wal-Mart Plans 90 New Stores In Brazil

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 08/14/2008 - 10:13am

Wal-Mart announced plans to invest more than a billion dollars to open up to 90 new stores in Brazil. That country has become Latin America's fastest growing market, in part because of rising incomes and cheaper consumer credit.

Wal-Mart has been in Brazil for more than a decade, and already has 318 stores there.

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Political Hot Topic: U.S. Trade With Colombia

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 07/01/2008 - 10:54am

John McCain is headed to Latin America to express support for trade with Colombia. Why has Colombian trade become such a hot political issue?

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Follow the money...out of America

CNN Money  Fri, 03/28/2008 - 9:28am

Where are investors putting their money in these uncertain times? Apparently, more and more are seeking safer havens in Europe, India, China and Latin America.



 

Genes show Latin America's past

BBC News | Science/Nature | World Edition  Thu, 03/20/2008 - 11:38pm

Genetic study suggests Latin Americans are descended from European men and Native American or African women.