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Infrastructure / Industry Analysis

Infrastructure in Mexico November 2009

Infrastructure news in Mexico is dominated by the US$270 billion six-year plan known as the national infrastructure plan (PNI), something that is even said to be the hallmark of Felipe Calderón's presidency. Unfortunately for President Calderón, the global financial crisis started to take shape just as he was finding his feet, with the added complication of swine flu hysteria. It is no surprise that something as large as the PNI would need to undergo some rethinking given these circumstances. In this report we review the adjustments made to the plan and the short-term outlook for its various components.

Port investments in Latin America August 2009

Given that the great majority of Latin American countries have access to the sea, ports are an essential ingredient for commerce in the region. Their role becomes even more important as the trend towards globalization moves forward, and although the global financial crisis put the brakes on this trend in the last year, the need for improvement is ever-present. This report considers the state of port infrastructure for each major country or sub-region, and looks at the development plans that will regain relevance as the crisis subsides.

Financing infrastructure projects May 2009

The major nations in Latin America have prioritized infrastructure projects as key elements for shoring up their economies this year. The six strongest economies plan to invest a combined total of US$117 billion in this respect. But the very crisis that dictates these priorities also threatens to limit access to financing. In this report BNamericas examines the financing options available.

Latin America infrastructure trends in 2009 January 2009

The global financial crisis has forced governments around the world to focus on transport infrastructure construction projects as a means to combat the economic slowdown this year, and Latin America is no exception. According to Eclac, the infrastructure deficit in Latin America and the Caribbean represents an investment requirement of US$700 billion.