Having seen its fair share of political strife and economic disdain, it’s not surprising that Paraguay only became a democratic country 21 years ago. Its predominantly young population is now focused on spearheading its strong independent exports

American department store JCPenney has struggled to survive since its modern business approach saw sales plummet in 2011. When Marvin Ellison takes over as CEO next year, the company must establish a sustainable strategy

World Finance speaks to Eric LeCompte, Executive Director of Jubilee USA, to discuss what the implications will be of Argentina deciding to repay its debt – or default – on July 30

The Commerce Department has permitted two firms to export ultra-light oil, although the White House insists this does not signal a change in policy

The US Supreme Court has dolled out a severe blow to the Argentinian economy after ruling that the country has to pay more than $15bn in debt to holdouts

The country’s economy contracted a little more than expected in the first quarter. However, macroeconomic indicators suggest there is cause for optimism moving forwards

Dry conditions and a challenging economic environment in Brazil may push sugar market into deficit

The Pacific Alliance is set to boost trade in several Latin American economies. But some are concerned it is simply designed to cause geopolitical divide between left-wing and right-wing governments

Once the most traditional of American industries, cattle rearing and beef production has been in swift decline while prices soar. Over the years, beef has gone from a food staple to a luxury good for millions of Americans, and it is not likely to revert back any time soon

World Finance interviews James Campbell, Executive Director of Hospital Redevelopment at Bermuda Hospitals Board, and Ian Bendal, Foreign Legal Consultant for Davis LLP, the hospital’s PPP legal advisors

World Finance interviews Dr Rueben Devlin, President and CEO of Humber River Hospital, and Mike Marasco, CEO of Plenary Group, on the public-private partnership redevelopment of the Humber River Hospital

A new house needs 400 pounds of copper, a new car requires 50 pounds of copper and every year electronic devices consume 933,000 tons of copper. Grupo Mexico is one of the leading companies providing these mineral resources

Pacifico Seguros is targeting growth in personal lines through multi-channel distribution while enhancing its role as a financial planner

With considerable experience in the SME segment, Banco Industrial do Brasil has developed a three pillar-based sustainable model

Despite economic challenges, it’s an exciting time for Jamaica’s premier financial services institution. Adrian Holliday reports