TY - JOUR T1 - Private Equity in Latin America JF - The Journal of Private Equity SP - 30 LP - 41 DO - 10.3905/jpe.2002.320032 VL - 6 IS - 1 AU - Roberto Charvel AU - Juan Carlos de Yeregui Y1 - 2002/11/30 UR - https://pm-research.com/content/6/1/30.abstract N2 - Mexico is carefully reviewed in this article as a possible focus for private equity investing, both to buy out existing businesses and as venture capital for start-up or early-stage businesses. This article looks at all major aspects of an investment in Mexico, such as: recent economic history; the judicial framework; enforcement of the rule of law; -corruption; existence of accounting standards; concentration of ownership; role of commercial banks; the stock exchange; and the role of business groups. A forecast of the equity market is discussed along with highlights of Mexico's financial history. ER -