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Franchises of Political Models

Latin American businessmen are proposing franchising a 'political-corporate' development scheme to counter the prevailing 'Chavez model'.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

©image: CEAL

Panama's new government, headed by successful entrepreneur Ricardo Martinelli, might be an example of the political model proposed by the latest CEAL Assembly (Latin American Business Council).

An article by Norma Lezcano and Alberto López in Estrategiaynegocios.net explains that Latin America's businessmen feel the need to react against the "XXI Century Socialism" fostered by the president of Venezuela. They propose alternative development models based on "free enterprise principles; civil liberties; respect for democracy; human rights and self-determination of each country; and socially responsible economic growth".

Source: Estrategia & Negocios

Key entities

Roberto Artavia Carlos Alberto Montaner The Business Council of Latin America Mauricio Funes Armando Calderón Sol Jorge Zablah Touché Hugo Chávez Frías Ricardo Martinelli Luis Fernando Andrade

Countries

Latin America Central America

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