Construction
Airport privatisation overcomes turbulence
News that consortia might be widened to bring on more experienced players prompted fears over delays and judicial appeals, but legal challenges could be avoided by application of government soft power and the hire of consultants.
10 May 2012
Infrastructure paves way for Rondônia’s revival
A hydroelectric construction boom is winding down, but the Amazonian state is now better connected to the Pacific. Part of our state-by-state private equity research.
10 May 2012
Uncertainty returns
External volatility and disappointing performance in domestic industry point to a slowing down but consumer sentiment continues to be bouyant and infrastructure investment is progressing despite stops and starts.
10 May 2012
Airport auction winners face significant tweaks
Larger players may come on board in response to worries about the consortia's strength.
01 May 2012
Agenda: central bank minutes and auction rules
Auction documents for three new ports are set to be published.
26 April 2012
Deal analysis: JBS, Brazil Pharma, Ideiasnet
A round-up of M&A deals, including the meat, pharma, property and plastics sectors.
26 April 2012
Small hydro: Brazil’s traditional alternative
The outlook for small power plants is obscured by rising costs. But companies continue to invest in new capacity, particularly in the south, south-east and centre-west.
29 March 2012
Currency wars and infrastructure investments
Instead of fighting the strong Real, the government should use excess global liquidity to reduce the Brazil cost, says Adriano Pires of the Brazilian Centre for Infrastructure.
29 March 2012
Deal analysis: Cemig, Lopes, EBX
A round-up of recent M&A deals, including the electricity, property and oil and gas sectors.
29 March 2012
Infrastructure concessions: where next?
Highways, ports and the bullet train may be put up for auction, following the speedy tender of three key airports.
15 March 2012
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