Costa Rica

Telefónica has filed a complaint with regulator Sutel over alleged monopolistic practices of operators Claro and Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). Telefónica has objected... 2011-10-17

América Móvil is to go full circle as the company made a US$6.5bn bid for the remaining 40% stake in Telmex it does not currently own. América Móvil was spun off from Telmex... 2011-08-02

US food giant Cargill has announced the acquisition of Central American meat producer Corporación Pipasa. The firm produces beef, pork, chicken and turkey and is described by Cargill... 2011-06-20

Investment in América Móvil's telecoms assets in 2011 is set to reach MXN10bn (US$832mn), according to company owner, Carlos Slim. He also plans to invest the same amount in Mexican... 2011-02-04

Brazilian Private Equity (PE) stands poised for its moment in the sun. CFW notes that although Brazil has been disproportionately ignored by PE in the past, investors are really starting... 2010-11-24

Emerging markets-focussed telecommunications company Millicom has agreed to pay US$510mn for privately-owned Amnet Telecommunications. The acquisition will expand Millicom's presence... 2008-07-23

US-based fruit firm Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has announced the purchase of the Caribana group of fruit firms in Costa Rica for US$403mn. The group includes banana producer Desarollo... 2008-06-12