Luis Alberto Moreno was selected as a new member of the International Olympics Committee. With 64 votes in favor, Moreno is one of the eight new members selected in early August.
In her most recent column, Nicola Schiess talks about the importance of education, creativity and the arts in human development. She highlights how Teatro del Lago is implementing these important issues into their curriculum in order to better teach young kids.
In a recent interview with Panorama, Lorenzo Mendoza talks about what it means to him to be a business leader and an entrepreneur in his home country of Venezuela. He believes it to be a heroic trait and he also expresses his admiration towards small, medium, and large-sized entrepreneurs, those who always aim to achieve more.
This July, Cumplo broke a record. Latin America's largest collaborative financing platform administered 249 credits for a total of 5 billion pesos. Cumplo gains new clients every day as people all around the region view it as a trustworthy and transparent financing alternative.
During this month's "Foro Empresarial Anticorrupción", Agustin Coppel and Nicolás Mariscal among others discussed the importance of integrity in the private sector, both in its employees and its methods.
In Latin Trade's most recent list of Latin American companies, Eduardo Elsztain's IRSA stands out above the rest. In just one year, the company's total assets increased tenfold and the its methodology for success is of inspiration to many.
Not all geniuses are the same. Some are corrupt, while others are hypocrites or machistas....and some surprise us with their brutal honesty. Watch Efecto Naím's special edition on memorable geniuses.
Efecto Naím, 26 Aug. 2016
Presidents, ex-drug dealers, historians, diplomats and esteemed players in every field. Each week in Efecto Naím, we interview people who in some shape or form are changing the world. In this episode, remember some of the most fascinating interviews in Efecto Naím history.
Efecto Naím, 22 Aug. 2016
Doping, million-dollar bribes and rigged games. The world of dirty games is not limited to the Olympics, Efecto Naím takes a tour through the dirty world of sports.
Efecto Naím, 6 Aug. 2016
From Martin Luther King Jr. and Beethoven to Steve Jobs and Picasso, the world's most original people have surprising habits. Learn more in this week's episode.
Efecto Naím July 31, 2016
In this week's episode learn about the NRA, hear Professor Rosa Brooks talk about the evolution of modern war and much more.
Efecto Naím July 24, 2016
Don't forget to register for our 23rd Annual Meeting. Join your friends in Washington, D.C. from October 26-29 for another extraordinary meeting - just days before the US Presidential election. Hear from experts on the future of science, philanthropy, business, what's to come on the political horizon and much more. Remember, registration ends September 1st! Simply refer to the original invitation email sent in early July ("Join your G50 friends in Washington, DC: Registration for the XXIII Annual Meeting is now open"). Don't miss out on ensuring a spot for this wonderful event!
From one of the richest men in the world to the police commissioner that made NYC the safest big city in the United States, here is a look at the most recent additions to this year's meeting. Register now! Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from these extraordinary people.
During this year's "Encuentro de las Américas" in the Tucumán province of Argentina, Enrique García was recognized for his hard work and dedication to the region's development. Throughout his keynote address, García discussed the region's challenges and highlighted the talent and innovation of the Argentine people, inviting them to take advantage of it.
On July 4, the ASECH Board of Directors selected Alejandra Mustakis as the new president of ASECH for a term of two years. She will be replacing Juan Pablo Swett. One of her main focuses during her presidency will be the development of small and medium sized businesses in the country.
On July 25, El Diario Reforma, published a letter from Alejandro Rámirez Magaña to the CNTE (Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación). In this letter, Rámirez Magaña speaks out against the CNTE by indicating that "their worst crime has been to steal the future of the country's most marginalized children and teenagers." Read the complete letter.
In the last edition of Americas Quarterly, Latin American political figures and business leaders were asked: “What would you tell the next U.S. president about Latin America?”. As the only Mexican business leader selected, Blanca Treviño, reminded the next U.S. president that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us and in order to reap benefits, U.S.-Mexico partnership is key. Read the complete letter.
On August 1, Colombian Secretary of Energy, Juan José Aranguen will join Enrique Pescarmona and the rest of the IMPSA family to celebrate the company's present state. After a rocky two and a half years, Pescarmona has been able to restructure a debt of $1050 million and continue on with production.
During his recent trip to Guatemela, where he met with Jimmy Morales, the country's president, and various high-level government workers, Luis Alberto Moreno, asked Guatemalan leaders to create a "stronger fiscal muscle" in order to solve some of the country's biggest challenges, such as health and education.
Silvia Tcherassi is "a woman in which tradition and innovation find the perfect equilibrium through design and luxury". In this month's Harper's Bazaar, we get to know her on a more personal level through a list of her favorite things.