Regional: Latin America Mergers & Acquisitions: Grupo Carso Holds a Lot of Sway
With its purchase of Porthable in Paraguay, Smartcom in Chile, and TIM in Peru, America Móvil is once again on the acquisition path. Analyst Thomas Dorr Abreu examines the operator's moves to date in 2005, and concludes the M&A focus will soon shift to the fixed sector.
Regional: Millicom Continues to Deliver Strong Results
Despite intense competition from pan-regional juggernauts America Movil and Telefonica, Millicom has held its ground and maintains healthy margins. Analyst Vanessa Larez takes a look at their recent marketing efforts in Central and South America, including their existing technology migrations and the "Tigo" re-branding campaign.
Brazil: Embratel Acquires Outsourcing Company PrimeSys: A Multi-Functional Relief
Senior Analyst Jose Mavignier discusses Embratel's acquisition of PrimeSys from Portugal Telecom, and he expects that if approved the deal will help the beleaguered incumbent hold on to its leadership in the data communications segment.
