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• Business slowly accepts president as early fears of an authoritarian approach seem to fade away

• Growth in domestic spending power is attracting interest - -

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Mood of cautious optimism takes hold

Business slowly accepts president as early fears of an authoritarian approach seem to fade away, says John Paul Rathbone

Politics: Well-balanced choice of advisers favours growth

President selects cabinet from left and right, reports Naomi Mapstone

Taking the long view: Property rights are key to fair inclusion

Hernando de Soto, the economist, talks to John Paul Rathbone

Foreign relations: Brazilian influence grows ever stronger

‘Strategic alliance’ helps provide route to booming Pacific markets, writes John Paul Rathbone

New president moderates his inner warrior

Felipe Ortiz de Zevallos says that, so far, Humala has been a unifying, rather than a divisive, force

Food and drink: Manhattan tastes the best of Lima

Gastón Acurio faces his toughest test, writes Naomi Mapstone

Retail: Chileans cash in on consumer boom

Growth in domestic spending power is attracting interest, writes Naomi Mapstone

Exchanges: Cross-border stocks start trading slowly

Mila launches amid turmoil, writes Naomi Mapstone

Ethanol: Production takes off

Sugar-based industry set for rapid growth, writes Naomi Mapstone

Commodities: Miners exploit rich seams in spite of tax and local protests

Lobbying efforts set to put sector’s expansion back on track, writes Jack Farchy

Juniors and small caps: Exploration catches eye of investors

Pensions: Hope for reforms without politics

Community relations key to investment