One of the defining characteristics of the past few decades is the growth and subsequently the internationalisation of corporations which can be attributed to manifold factors including more...Show moreOne of the defining characteristics of the past few decades is the growth and subsequently the internationalisation of corporations which can be attributed to manifold factors including more promising market opportunities, less strict market regulations, and more strengthened ties among states forming coalitions and alliances aimed at fostering economic growth, among others. Latin America – a region which never fails to attract scrutinising scholars owing to its socio-economic and political landscape, has witnessed the burgeoning of its domestic corporations and the creation and cessation of alliances among its component states. This thesis analyses the relationship of these two actors in order to shed light on the effects of globalisation in the region. It shall then argue that the process of globalisation in Latin America should not be seen in a generalising perspective. Rather, as the circumstances in the region’s economic and political landscapes suggest, the relationships between Multilatinas and the regional economic blocs indicate the “lumpiness” of the movement of capital, that is, occurring at different levels of intensity and not happening at an increasing level of global cohesion believed to eradicate nation-states.Show less
