Joachim Bamrud

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Argentina to Lead Latin America Growth

1 week ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

President Milei’s reforms are starting to pay off after a difficult year. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDArgentina is expected to lead Latin American economic growth this year, according to new estimates from the International Monetary Fund, The World Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). After two difficult years, Argentina is finally set to return to growth this year.
Latin America M&As (Q1 25): Soar 185%

2 weeks ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Latinvex looks at the top deals in Latin America. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Latin America M&As (Q1 25): Soar 185% Non-Brazilian deals offset decline in South American country. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDMerger and acquisition activity in Latin America picked up in the first quarter after declining last year. The 185% jump in announced deal value contrasts with a 16% fall in 2024.
Latin America M&As (Q1 25): Latham & Watkins Top Advisor

2 weeks ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Latinvex ranks the top legal advisors on announced M&As in Latin America. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Latin America M&As (Q1 25): Latham & Watkins Top Advisor Latinvex ranks the top international M&A advisors in Latin America in the first quarter. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDLatham & Watkins continues to dominate dealmaking in Latin America. The firm tops the Latinvex ranking of international law firms that advised on Latin American mergers and acquisitions announced in the first quarter.
Latin America: The Election Outlook

1 month ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Elections in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Honduras this year. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDLatin America is scheduled to hold five elections the next seven months, including congressional elections in Argentina and presidential elections in Chile. Latinvex asked Michael Shifter, a Senior Fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue and leading Latin America expert, about the outlook for the elections.
Latin America Energy: Promising Outlook

1 month ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Brazil, Chile, Peru will drive growth this year. Strong interest in Argentina. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDWhat is general energy outlook in Latin America this year? What energy sectors will drive growth in the region? Which Latin American country markets do you expect to drive energy growth this year? And what are the key challenges facing the energy sector this year?
Latin America Outlook 2025: The CEO Perspective

2 months ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Latinvex asks leading executives about the business outlook in Latin America. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDWhat is the overall business outlook in Latin America this year? What will be the key business challenges? Latinvex asked leading business executives in the region. Our panel:Woods Staton, Executive Chairman, Arcos Dorados HoldingsJosé S.
Argentina M&As: Strong Potential

2 months ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Milei’s economic and reform progress is attracting more deal interest. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDArgentine president Javier Milei’s success in reducing inflation and implementing business-friendly reforms is boosting merger and acquisition activity in the South American country. And Milei’s plans for lifting foreign exchange restrictions and privatizations will stimulate even more dealmaking, experts say.
Trump FCPA Pause Ups LatAm Corruption Risk

2 months ago | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Latin America accounted for 40% of FCPA cases and 50% of fines and penalties. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDPresident Donald Trump’s decision to pause the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) will drive up corruption risk in Latin America, experts warn.
Capital Markets: Good Outlook Despite Challenges

Feb 12, 2025 | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Capital Markets: Good Outlook Despite Challenges Argentina helps offset challenges in Brazil and Mexico. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDDespite the uncertainty around Donald Trump’s trade and economic policies in Latin America, the region has posted a strong performance so far when it comes to capital markets activity. In January alone, Latin American sovereigns and companies raised more than $20 billion from various issues.
Latin America M&As Decline 16%

Jan 22, 2025 | latinvex.com | Joachim Bamrud

Announced mergers and acquisitions in Brazil alone fell 11% last year. BY JOACHIM BAMRUDThe value of announced mergers and acquisitions in Latin America declined 16% last year, according to LSEG data. That marks the third consecutive year of declines. Brazil, the top M&A market in the region, saw announced deals drop 11% in 2023.