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On the cover : Despite fears that the election of Donald Trump as US president could do severe damage to Mexico ’ s economic prospects , the country is now seen as offering the best growth opportunities of all the Pacific Alliance countries .
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Legal Deposit M-5664-2009
Opinion 4
• ‘ Trump effect ’ biggest threat to Mexico-US trade relations Daniel Del Rio Basham , Ringe & Correa
• Peruvian infrastructure and energy sectors attracting investors Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado Rodrigo , Elías & Medrano Abogados
News Report - Cuba 5
• Cuba : life after Fidel Castro and expectations for the Trump era
News Report - Iberia 6
• Crying on the inside
Event Report 8
• More training and transparency required on the board
Analysis 10
• Corruption and bribery remain major worries for clients in Latin America
Spotlight on Pacific Alliance 12
• Standing strong
Spotlight on Mercosur 13
• Argentina is Mercosur country with most growth potential
Management Insight
• Leaders needed : Sadly you get what you pay for Moray McLaren Redstone Consultants
• Dangerous Liaisons - dealing with those flattering merger propositions Moray McLaren Redstone Consultants xx
Editor : Ignacio Abella ignacio . abella @ iberianlegalgroup . com
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