Economics: Latin America

With 2006 set to be a busy year for Latin America in terms of elections many would expect it to have...

With 2006 set to be a busy year for Latin America in terms of elections many would expect it to have a rocky effect on the region’s markets. However, early signs are that this is not to be, with foreign money continuing to flow into the region. Will Landers, manager of the Merrill Lynch Investment International Funds Latin American fund, says after three years of strong performance for the region, this year looks set to be another good year for Latin American equity markets. “Presidential elections have already taken place in Bolivia and Chile, with very different results. Six other count...