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Goya, Beech-Nut Launch Latin-Flavored Baby Food
April 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Beech-Nut Nutrition and Goya Foods, Inc. have forged an unprecedented partnership to launch a new line of authentic Hispanic flavored baby foods made with Hispanic moms in mind. continue reading »
Former British Prime Minister and Argentine Foe Margaret Thatcher Dies
April 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Former British Prime Minister and Argentine foe Margaret Thatcher has dies at age 87 from a stroke. Thatcher led British forces to victory over Argentina in the 1982 Falklands War continue reading »
Study: Corporate Diversity Programs Give Illusion of Fairness
April 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Diversity training programs lead people to believe that work environments are fair even when given evidence of hiring, promotion or salary inequities, according to new findings by psychologists at the University of Washington and other universities. continue reading »
Alsea Acquires Master Franchise for Burger King in Mexico
April 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican restaurant operator Alsea said it acquired the master franchise for Burger King brand fast-food eateries in Mexico. "Pursuant to the Joint Venture Agreement reached between Alsea and Burger King Worldwide, Inc. ("BKW"), the BKW subsidiary in Mexico was merged into Operadora de Franquicias Alsea S.A. de C.V. ("OFA"), an Alsea subsidiary, which will become the merged company and the operator of 204 BURGER KING restaurants in Mexico," the company said in a statement. continue reading »
Mexico’s Economy Expected to Grow 4 Percent in 2014
April 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The government is maintaining its forecast for 4 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2014, based on the assumption that tax reforms are not implemented in Mexico, the Finance Secretariat said in a report to Congress. continue reading »
Monthly Remittances to Mexico $1.58 Billion - 11% Drop
April 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexico received $1.58 billion in remittances in February, 11.1 percent below the amount recorded in the same month of 2012, the country's central bank said Monday. continue reading »
U.S. Developer Taubman to Build $400 Million Luxury Mall in Puerto Rico
April 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
U.S. Developer Taubman is planning a $400 million shopping mall in San Juan, Puerto Rico that will host high-end retailers Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue amongst others. continue reading »
Chevron Embargo Could Hinder Investments in Argentina, Says YPF
March 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The CEO of Argentine state-controlled oil company YPF says a court ruling embargoing the assets of Chevron Corp.'s local subsidiary could hinder investment flows into the South American country. continue reading »
Volkswagen’s 2015 Golf Will Be Made in Mexico
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The 2015 Golf will be produced in Puebla, Mexico, and is expected to go on sale in 2014, Volkswagen said. The German automaker unveiled the 2015 Golf at the New York International Auto Show. continue reading »
The Latino Coalition Partnering with U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 2013 Small Business Summit
March 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Steve Forbes, Bob Woodward, Jim Koch and Linda Alvarado, Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran to provide insight into business success continue reading »
Cuba Going Green with ‘Ecological Cement’
March 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The island nation of Cuba is going green with its 'ecological cement' that reduces carbon emissions when it is being made - the country hopes to be a pioneer in 'green' cement. continue reading »
Mexico’s Mexichem Acquires Assets of U.S. PolyOne for $250,000
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexichem, one of Latin America's largest chemical and petrochemical companies, said it was acquiring all of U.S.-based PolyOne Corporation's vinyl dispersion, blending and suspension resin business. continue reading »
Bolivia Approves France’s Total Giving Gazprom Stakes in Gas Fields
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Chamber of Deputies has approved changes in the operating contracts held by French oil major Total for two gas fields in eastern Bolivia, opening the way for Russia's Gazprom to acquire stakes in th continue reading »
Brazil’s New Oil Refinery in 33 Years Slated to Open 2014
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff vowed that a refinery in the northeastern state of Pernambuco initially conceived as a joint project with Venezuela will be completed. continue reading »
Russia Is Launching Mexico’s Communication Satellite
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Proton-M rocket is scheduled to put Mexico's Satmex-8 communications satellite into orbit on Tuesday, Russia's Roscosmos space agency said. continue reading »
