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October / November issue

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  Industry
 

Hello, is there anybody out there?
As international call centers move into Central America in record numbers, they are quickly transforming the region’s service sector into one of its most lucrative industries.

  Real State  

Central America for sale (The second home market)
In response to this growing international interest to invest in Central America, many of the most important international real estate companies have opened offices in the region to offer their services to foreign buyers.

  Trade  

ALBA or ALCA?
Both, Chavez’s critics and admirers, concede that besides his larger-than-life “caudillo” personality, he has been successful in filling the emptiness caused by the U.S. abandonment of Latin America.
  Economy  

Cover Story

Look before you leap
The fall of the dollar’s value has many people running scared, but replacing the dollar with the euro as the world currency could prove disastrous for both Central America and the world.

  Tourism  

Central America: A hidden paradise for golf lovers
A tour through the region´s wide variety of golf courses and clubs, hotels and resorts built specifically for golfers and their families.

  Special report  

Plunging headfirst into a rising tide
With worldwide growth in trade, Central America is well poised to take advantage of its privileged geographical position. Its ports are being upgraded to comply with the new international requirements.


 

Cover Story

Economy: Look before you leap

Replacing the dollar with the euro as the world currency could prove disastrous for both Central America and the world.

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Trade: ALBA or ALCA?

Venezuela’s oil diplomacy is luring new recruits in Central America. But will membership in ALBA—and greater ties to Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez—put the countries at risk?


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Real State: Central America for sale (The second home market)

The real estate boom in Central America is the result of 10 years of economic growth in the U.S. International investors are interested in bringing their capital to certain developing countries where property prices are still low. The franchise real estate companies’ brand is already well-known throughout the world. Therefore, whenever they arrive in a country they are recognized.


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Industry: Hello, is there anybody out there?  

As international call centers move into Central America in record numbers, they are quickly transforming the region’s service sector into one of its most lucrative industries.

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Tourism: Central America: A hidden paradise for golf lovers

With a privileged location and weather, Central America attracts thousands of golf lovers every year.

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Special report: Plunging headfirst into a rising tide

In response to growing international competition and a sharp increase in world maritime trade, Central American injects unprecedented amounts into its ports.

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Articles you will find in our print edition

From the Editor

Regional News

Guest writer
Honduras joins ALBA

Cover Story [Economy]

Look before you leap
The fall of the dollar’s value has many people running scared, but replacing the Dollar with the Euro as the world currency could prove disastrous for both Central America and the world.

Industry

Hello, is there anybody listening?
As international call centers move into Central America in record numbers, they are quickly transforming the region’s service sector into one of its most lucrative industries. Low-cost human resources, fiscal incentives, and a bilingual work force are spurring this “boom”.

Trade

Alca or Alba?
Both, Chavez’s critics and admirers, concede that besides his larger-thanlife “caudillo” personality, he has been successful in filling the emptiness

caused by the U.S. abandonment of Latin America. Still, private sector fears that regional closeness to Venezuelan government could scare away foreign investments.

Economy

A nasty case of the financial flu
Central American economies feel the impact of the financial and economic crisis in the U.S. Countries with large budget deficits face greater market pressures in both credit and equity markets.

Real Estate

The second home market
In response to the growing international interest to invest in Central America, many of the most important international real estate companies have opened branches in the region to offer their services to foreign buyers.

In lack there lies opportunity
Central America needs to build over 200,000 new houses every year to start cutting down a deficit of more than 4 million homes, and its economic landscape is finally ready to woo investors.

 

Tourism

Central America: A hidden paradise for golf lovers
A tour through the region´s wide variety of golf courses and clubs, hotels and resorts built specifically for golfers and their families.

Sailing the swelling seas
With ancient ruins and ultra-modern beach resorts, it is no wonder why the number of cruise ship dockings in both the Caribbean and the Pacific of Central America have doubled in recent years.

Special Report

Trends

From Mexico
Aeromexico’s spreads its wings over Central America

Tip for Trips
The Central American golf courses

The Interview
A chat with Jorge Castañeda

What’s happening
In Central America

Stats & Indicators
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