Publisher's Synopsis
As the countries of Latin America move with increasing success towards open and market-oriented economies, reduce inflation and overcome debt problems, so their trade with the rest of the world expands. This directory of 6000 major Latin American companies aims to provide businessmen with the data required to benefit from Latin America's business renaissance. The countries covered include: Argentina; Belize; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Ecuador; El Salvador; French Guiana; Guatemala; Guyana; Honduras; Mexico; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Surinam; Uruguay; and Venezuela.;The companies covered include the 6000 most important manufacturers, exporters, importers, service companies and financial institutions. The companies are listed by country, with the following data provided (as available): name of Chairman, President and each Board member; names of senior management; principal activities of the company; principal agencies; principal brand names and trademarks; principal subsidiaries and associated companies; bankers; number of employees; financial information since 1993; and principal shareholders. Three indexes list: all the companies alphabetically; companies by country; and companies by SIC business category within each country.
