The beginning of 2024 presented significant hurdles for the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. Reports indicate a 32% reduction in deals and a 10% fall in their value in January, compared to the same period in 2023. Only Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia managed to mobilize more capital amid broader […]
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