A New Growth Industry: Carbon Fraud
As the U.S. Congress gears up to begin debate on a cap-and-trade system aimed at reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other global warming gases, fraudsters are licking their lips at the multi-billion dollar potential for gaming the system.

The Colombianization of Mexico
As the Mexican drug cartels extend their power and corrosive influence, look south to Colombia to understand where Mexico is headed. But, while drug-related violence will likely continue unabated for some time, there are reasons to find solace in the example of Colombia, where the government eventually learned to how win back the country.

Gene Therapy
Mexico's recent embrace of genetically engineered corn is an important step toward improving crop yields and stabilizing production. But more investment in irrigation and technology is needed to reduce the country's chronic dependence on U.S. imports.

Latin America’s Pending Fire Sale
With multinational firms beating a retreat, local exporters under siege and plenty of overleveraged multi-latinas, private equity firms are licking their lips at the prospect of acquiring Latin American assets at fire-sale prices. Let the bidding begin.