More than a decade of multi-party elections have consolidated Mexico’s transition to democracy, while the current administration’s ambitious reform agenda promises to take the country to its next phase of development. In less than two years in office, the government of Enrique Peña Nieto has accomplished a great deal. Radical changes in education, telecoms and energy, among other areas, aim to...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Mexico 2014
The second-largest economy in Latin America, Mexico seems poised to enter a new growth phase as the government of Enrique Peña Nieto implements radical changes in a number of sectors across the economy. The reforms, aimed at raising the competitiveness of the Mexican economy, have the potential to establish Mexico’s position as a regional powerhouse.
Articles & Analysis | Facts for visitors: Things to know before you visit Panama from The Report: Panama 2014
Useful information for visitors to Panama
Articles & Analysis | A rising star: New legislation supporting the film industry is beginning to bear fruit from The Report: Panama 2014
An audio-visual revolution is the term that would best describe the events that have taken place in Panama ever since the Law of Cinema (Ley del Cine) came into force in 2012. At that time, Panama was only producing an average of one film per year, with a shortage of technical and artistic staff, few incentives from the state and a lack of support from the private sector. It was in this context...
Articles & Analysis | Tax man: New authority eyes improved transparency and a more efficient tax code from The Report: Panama 2014
Heavy government spending on new social programmes and overhauling the infrastructure network has amplified the importance of increasing public sector revenue, income and in particular tax collections. However, administrative strategy has focused on maintaining or even lowering tax rates across the board while simultaneously closing loopholes...
