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Carlos Slim Domit, eldest son of Mexico's top business tycoon Carlos Slim, discusses the benefits of the telecom reform as well as the Slim family companies' active role in society

The Islamic International Rating Agency (IIRA) is the sole rating agency established to provide capital markets and the banking sector in predominantly Islamic countries with a rating spectrum that encompasses the full array of capital instruments and specialty Islamic financial products, and to enhance the level of analytical expertise in those markets. In an interview with Worldfolio, Sabeen Saleem and Faheem Ahmad of the IIRA talk about the Bahrain's financial sector and the intricacies and growth of Islamic finance

Guayaquil, resting on the Guayas River and home to the country's most important port, is no ordinary Latin American city. Founded 475 years ago by Spanish colonists on the site of a native village, Guayaquileños won their independence from Spain in 1820, two years before the rest of Ecuador would free itself from the shackles of the motherland. Since then, Guayaquil has retained its unique character and often handled matters differently from the central government

With one of Latin America's best airports already under its belt, Guayaquil's Airport Authority is now making plans to move air traffic 20 minutes out of town to much larger premises

A Caribbean-style resort on Ecuador's Guayas coast, dubbed Karibao, will provide a luxury retirement option in this balmy part of the world

Samborondón is an exclusive and pleasant town mere minutes from Guayaquil

A privileged geographic location lends Honduras excellent access to major markets, and a recent focus on renewable energy opens new opportunities for investment

U.S-Honduras trade and investment ties are long-standing and have continued to grow stronger in recent years

Bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south, Honduras is located at the geographic center of America. Just a couple of hours away from the United States by air, and around 48-72 hours by sea, it is close to North American production centers and the biggest market in the world. In addition, Honduras serves as a privileged distribution platform for Central America, with logistics costs ranking among the lowest in the region

Non-profit non-governmental Funbanhcafé has helped raise life quality for rural communities in Honduras and engendered a culture of responsible, environmentally sensitive production