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Colombia / Economy
Another record-breaking close in Colombia's benchmark IGBC equity index on August 31 has reinforced our long-held bullish conviction on the bourse. The strong fundamental outlook, driven by the country's impressive growth prospects and likely upgrade to investment status within 12 months, will presage further gains, in our view. Moreover, without any technical resistance to the...
2010-09-01Venezuela / Economy
BMI View: With Venezuela's legislative elections in sight we believe intense party campaigning will heighten political risks over the coming weeks. While the outcome is still too...
2010-08-31Colombia / Economy
BMI View: We believe the removal of political uncertainty following the election of President Juan Manuel Santos places Colombia in a strong position to significantly increase FDI-financed...
2010-08-27Country Risk Rating
Ecuador
Given the complex nature of Ecuador's new hydrocarbon laws, the country's declining oil industry faces an uncertain future, in our view. The new energy bill, passed by President Rafael...
2010-07-30Colombia
Although diplomatic tensions between Colombia and Venezuela have risen significantly in recent weeks, with the latter sending extra troops to patrol the countries' shared border, the...
2010-07-30Venezuela
Media freedom in Venezuela is likely to take a turn for the worse after the government's recent decision to place a representative on the board of directors at the last remaining opposition-aligned...
2010-07-29Peru
Peruvian congresswoman and presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori has taken the lead ahead of the presidential election due to be held in April 2011. Opinion poll results show that 22%...
2010-07-28Colombia
Another record-breaking close in Colombia's benchmark IGBC equity index on August 31 has reinforced our long-held bullish conviction on the bourse. The strong fundamental outlook,...
2010-09-01Colombia
BMI View: We believe the removal of political uncertainty following the election of President Juan Manuel Santos places Colombia in a strong position to significantly increase FDI-financed...
2010-08-27Colombia
BMI View: We believe a strong financial and capital account position in Colombia, combined with a gradual improvement in the current account deficit, will place the country in a relatively...
2010-08-25Colombia
BMI View: We believe BanRep's decision not to announce any plans for currency intervention strengthens the central bank's credibility and bodes well for long-term investor sentiment...
2010-08-23Venezuela
BMI View: With Venezuela's legislative elections in sight we believe intense party campaigning will heighten political risks over the coming weeks. While the outcome is still too...
2010-08-31Colombia
BMI View: We believe Colombia's diplomatic relationship with Venezuela will remain fragile so long as the dispute over alleged Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) presence...
2010-08-12Colombia
BMI View: We view the recent call from the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) to discuss a peace resolution with the Colombian government as a sign of their weakening...
2010-08-03Venezuela
BMI View: We believe that Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's recent move to cut diplomatic ties with Colombia is a political tactic to divert attention away from the country's dire...
2010-07-26
