...So our goal is to have an additional…at least two more locations in other nearshore geographies and we are continuing to evaluate other nearshore locations.
Teleperformance Named 2021 Latin American Company of the Year
Teleperformance Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for its Strong Growth, Vison and Operational Practices in the Latin American Nearshore Customer Experience Outsourcing Market
Fitch Ratings Says LatAm Electricity Sector Should Remain Resilient Through Pandemic
Fitch expects the pandemic to affect overall revenues and leverage, but electric corporates generally have sufficient leverage and liquidity to absorb shocks.
Copa Airlines Reports $386 Million USD Loss For Q2 2020
Copa has now scheduled the restart of its regular commercial flights for September 4th, 2020.
Despite Coronavirus Restrictions, PriceSmart Sales Down Less Than 2% In June
PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) announced that for June 2020 net merchandise sales decreased 1.5% to $249.2 million USD from $253.1 million in June a year earlier in its warehouse clubs in The Caribbean & Latin America.
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández In Stable Condition, Hospitalized With COVID-19
Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez is in stable condition after being hospitalized last week with the COVID-19 Coronavirus infection. His wife is also hospitalized.
Costa Rica Invited To Join OECD
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has announced that it has extended an invitation to Costa Rica to become the 38th member state of the organization.
Jamaica, Paraguay, Guatemala, Nicaragua Escape Negative Credit Outlook & Remain Stable, Says Fitch
For most speculative-grade sovereigns, limited financing options either constrain fiscal stimulus or heighten liquidity and macroeconomic risks where it is enacted. All are on Negative Outlook except Jamaica (B+), Paraguay (BB+), Guatemala (BB-) and Nicaragua (B-), which all have a Stable Outlook.
Jamaican Outsourcer itelBPO Continues Expansion, Making Canada Its 6th Nationality & Second New Country In 2020
itelBPO Expands Into Canada With New Francophone Telework Capabilities
Barbados Upset About Being Blacklisted By European Union
The Government of Barbados considers the blacklisting of the country by the European Union over its regulatory regime to combat money laundering and terrorist financing to be both unjust and regrettable, says Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Dale Marshall
Suriname Presents Covid-19 Financial Relief Package
The government of Suriname has announced an economic stimulus and support package to mitigate the effects of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic in the South American country.
Guest Insight – Guyana: The New Wealthy Neighbor?
Diplomat Sergio Escobar says Guyana has a very promising future despite the many obstacles that it will have to overcome.
Guest Editorial:”With The Right Culture, Your Company Can Survive COVID-19
Praveen Sengar offers his reflections on what made the difference during the last seven months, particularly testing his firm ETEK to the extreme in the last few weeks.
ICAO: Caribbean, Central American Countries Must Cooperate On Aviation Sector Recovery
The ICAO's Dr. Fang Liu encouraged regional civil aviation authorities to coordinate efforts to protect the commercial aviation industry and enhance economic recovery after the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic.
Copa Airlines Seeks To Resume Flights June 1st
Copa Airlines is seeking approval to restart operations at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport on June 1 after suspending regular flights due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
Alorica Announces Full Salaries Will Be Paid For Employees Infected With COVID-19 Coronavirus
Alorica has reconfirmed that there will be payment of full salaries for all team members who have tested positive for COVID-19 for the duration of their sick leave.
Statement From Alorica In Response To Finance Americas Articles On Jamaica COVID-19 Infections
It is with great concern and sadness that the management of Alorica acknowledges that members of our Alorica team at our Portmore, St. Catherine facility have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Virus.
Update: Almost Half of 125 Coronavirus Cases In Jamaica Linked To Alorica
Jamaica now has 125 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 infections, up from 73 cases just 48 hours ago. There are now 52 cases that the health ministry attributes to an Alorica contact center in the Kingston suburb of Portmore.
31 of 32 New Coronavirus Cases In Jamaica Linked To Alorica Call Center, Government Announces Criminal Investigation
Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness has asked police & health officials to investigate circumstances regarding the Coronavirus outbreak at Alorica, and to bring any appropriate charges.
US Firm Offers N95 Masks Available For Immediate Delivery To Domestic & International Destinations
German Trejo of G&T Consulting, has confirmed, that it has available stocks of genuine 3M and other branded N95 masks, as well as versions by other manufacturers available for rapid delivery
Copa Airlines Suspends Flight Operations After Panamá Closes Its Borders
As the government of Panamá announced the closing of its airspace to international passenger arrivals beginning Sunday, until April 21, Panamanian regional carrier Copa Airlines (NYSE: CPA) announced that it has been forced to cancel all flights so will temporarily cease operations.