Latin America Reports
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Brazil to Revitalize Home Finance Program
Luis da Silva has announced plans to revive the housing finance program he created during his prior term as a key pillar of his new administration goals.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 11.09.22
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Breaking News | Powder Coatings
Mexico Powder Coatings Demand Revives
The Mexican market for powder coatings is expanding rapidly once again as advances in architectural, automotive, and industrial segment businesses evolve.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 09.21.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
New Colombian President Leans Left
Based on the prior administration's efforts, over the next two years Colombia expects to see 500,000 new housing starts.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 09.06.22
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Industrial Coatings
Brazil Steel-Maker Gerdau Bets on Graphene Coatings
Gerdau Graphene, has begun commercial production of a water-based paint containing graphene, C-Fix, in Brazil.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 08.01.22
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Challenges in Latin America Compound
The outlook for growth in Latin America is positive.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 06.15.22
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Guyana Emerges as Top Growth Market
The World Bank calculates that Guyana’s economy grew by more than 72 percent between 2019 and 2021.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 05.09.22
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PPG Comex President Javier Sosa Predicts Strong Growth
Javier Sosa is the newly appointed president of PPG Comex.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 04.18.22
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Support for Regional Integration Rises
...Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 03.22.22
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Brazil Demand for Powder Coatings Warms
Equipment and Transportation Drive DemandCharles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 02.16.22
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ASTM Promotes Quality in Latin America
Latin American countries adopt ASTM standardsCharles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 01.18.22
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VW Bets On Brazil & Latin America’s Auto Industry
The investments in new production will help spur demand for automotive coatings.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 12.08.21
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MC-Bauchemie Bets on Andes with Bolivia Investment
Economic recovery in Bolivia has been strong this year, following the election of Luis Arce as president.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 10.11.21
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Peru’s Qroma Invests in Revitalization
Qroma is one division of privately-held conglomerate Grupo Breca, and has 80 years of experience in the paint and coatings market.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 09.06.21
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Latin America Report 2021: Cautious Optimism
Recovering sales growth in Latin America has shifted toward DIY architerctural customers and away from public projects.Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 06.11.21
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Demand In Ecuador Expected to Rise Post Election
...Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 05.12.21
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Relief Funds Accelerate into Puerto Rico
...Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 04.13.21
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Bullish Mexico Housing Market to Drive Architectural Demand
...Charles W. Thurston , Latin America Correspondent 03.12.21
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Mexico Recovery: Debate Among Optimists
...Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 02.12.21
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Latin America Construction Restart in Key Markets
...Charles W. Thurston , Latin America Correspondent 01.11.21
