As Venezuela gears up for municipal elections in December, which are likely to be viewed as a referendum on the government, the operating environment has become increasingly difficult for multinational companies. Venezuela has become a leading source of concern for…
Colombia’s economy remains resilient despite falling commodity prices and rising social tensions
Multinationals have for years considered Colombia one of the safest long-term bets in Latin America, but over the last several months a more negative picture of the country has emerged. Colombia, much like other emerging market countries, has faced weakening external…
Mexico’s Near-term Slowdown Is No Cause for Alarm for Multinationals
Mexico’s economy is experiencing a pronounced slowdown across the economy, with both industrial production and consumer spending seeing more moderate growth compared to 2012. However, FSG expects growth will accelerate in the second half of 2013 as the new government’s…
Healthcare Executives Are Facing Increasing Pricing Pressures from Governments in Latin America
This March in Miami, senior executives from leading healthcare multinational companies gathered for a debate and discussion session moderated by Frontier Strategy Group. The Miami Healthcare Breakfast Roundtable provided a unique opportunity for senior executives in the pharmaceutical and medical…
Peru’s Growth Strong, but Difficult to Capture
Infrastructure bottle necks and the lack of a skilled workforce are hampering multinational growth prospects in Peru, where the currency is expected to appreciate and growth has slowed to a still-impressive 6.2%. In spite of these difficulties — and fears…
PODCAST: Colombia’s Balanced Growth Model Under Strain
Listen as Frontier Strategy Group’s CEO, Richard Leggett, interviews Senior Analyst for Latin America, Antonio Martinez, regarding trends likely to impact multinationals’ performance in Colombia during Q1 2013. Key points discussed include: 1. Multinationals have seen the benefits from recent…