FT piece from earlier this month published on thebanker.com about the rise of the Latin American Multinational.  Profiles of Brazilian and Mexican companies below the piece that fit the bill: Gerdau, Vale, JBS Friboi, GP Investimentos . Article looks at both the privatized SOEs and the new breed of MNC  that have thrived despite tough domestic conditions. (See earlier post about Brazilian multinational rankings). Elsewhere, Brazil’s trade relationship with Europe, and its pull factor for the region, is explored.