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Old 09-03-2004, 12:08 PM   #4 (permalink)
plazul
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Re: The other America

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Originally Posted by Tombstone
Yes, you definitely don't hear much. As a matter of fact, I know almost nothing about South America - other than what I consider superficial facts.

You've piqued my curiosity though. I was involved in some business conversations about foreign investments in South American companies many years ago - primarily establishing companies to manufacture products and export to the U.S.

The plan was scrapped due to the corruption, bribery, high inflation rate risk, and political instability (read: nationalization of private assets).
There really are opportunities if you have people to help you navigate the system. I recommend only dealing with attorneys that practice in your host country and the US.

I think reits are a good way to go down there but you do have to understand that their land laws are based on the Napoleonic Code and possession has a whole different legal meaning.

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