| | October 2009 │ Issue № 87
| | In this issue... M&A risks in Latin America, Uribe's big test, getting serious about integrity, and more | | M&A
What's Lurking in the Closet
With private equity firms and strategic investors scouring Latn America in search of once-in-a-decade fire sale opportunities, the importance of conducting reputational due diligence to reveal hidden -- and costly -- liabilities has never been greater.
s John Price, Miami GO TO FULL STORY
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 | | | LABOR
Employer Beware
Labor reforms throughout Latin America have helped companies compete globally, but they also have undermined employee loyalty and exposed companies to greater risks of internal fraud and industrial espionage.
s Sergio E. Diaz, Mexico City GO TO FULL STORY
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 | | | POLITICS
Life After Uribe
In Colombia, the big question on everyone's mind is -- Will President Alvaro Uribe run for a third term? His decision will affect not only his political legacy. Hanging in the balance are the country's security, its democratic credentials and the long-term health of the economy.
s Andres Otero, Miami GO TO FULL STORY
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 | | | INTEGRITY PROGRAMS
Tackling Compliance with Conviction
Companies that are serious about detecting and preventing fraud, corruption and other misconduct, need to make integrity programs a part of their culture. Two Mexican examples show the right way and the wrong way to tackle this challenge.
s David Robillard, Mexico City GO TO FULL STORY
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