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Latest Stories in Latin America

May 19, 2014
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Lorenzo Zambrano: Thoughts on Business, Leadership, and Life

The Stanford GSB alumnus turned Mexico’s Cemex into a multinational powerhouse — and transformed lives along the way.
March 21, 2014
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Marcos Galperin: What Is the Future of E-commerce?

The founder of Latin America’s top e-commerce site discusses growth, mobile, and the biggest startup opportunity in Brazil.
October 2, 2013
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Alan Clutterbuck: Educating a New Breed of Argentine Politicians

How Fundación RAP builds bridges across party lines.
September 16, 2013
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Sergio Autrey: Mixing Science and Art in the Satellite Business

One of Mexico's leading businessmen advises a group of artists on their launch of one of the world's first art satellites.
February 21, 2012
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Alvaro Uribe: “I Did It Because It Was a Necessity”

The former Colombian president discusses how his tough leadership style helped him defeat guerillas and foster peace and prosperity.
June 1, 2011
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George Foster: How Do You Create a Successful Startup Hub?

A professor says policymakers should better understand early-stage companies in their own area, rather than try to create another Silicon Valley.
May 20, 2011
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Laura Chinchilla: Costa Rica Strives for High Tech Future

The president of Costa Rica looks to broaden her country's economic base.
March 1, 2011
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Marcos Galperin: Growing Latin America’s Online Marketplace

The founder of MercadoLibre e-commerce, the eBay of Latin America, explains how to take a company from surviving to thriving.
October 1, 2010
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Chilean Mining Minister Accomplishes Rescue Mission

Laurence Golborne led the two-month effort to rescue all 33 trapped miners, and won hearts at home and abroad.
May 1, 2010
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Paul Auerbach: Supply Chain Lessons from Haiti

The Stanford surgeon who led medical logistics efforts after the quake says “it’s not the time for committee work” yet “teamwork is everything.”