Patricia Rey Mallén

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Patricia is the Latin America correspondent for the International Business Times.

Before joining IBT in March 2013, she worked at BBC America in New York, La República in Lima, La2 TV in Madrid and the UN Information Center in Brussels. She has also freelanced stories from Southern Africa, Australia and South East Asia.

Patricia holds two BAs from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, in Media & Film Studies and Modern Languages, and an MA in International Reporting from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.

Haiti's Fate Is Decided In Washington: How International Organizations Are Carrying The Poorest Nation In The Americas

Four years after the earthquake, Haiti is still working toward its reconstruction.

Maduro Accuses US Of Meddling In Venezuela Riots. How Much Truth Is There To It?

Washington has had a long history of meddling in Latin American politics, but it's far from certain that it's behind the opposition to Maduro.

Q&A: James Cummiskey, The Former US Marine Who Wants To Reform Colombia's Coffee Trade

They say there is no coffee like Colombian coffee. A former American marine wants to make it even better.

Pemex Opening To Foreign Investment Will Pave The Way To Mexico's Deepwater Oil Fields

Petróleos Mexicanos might be ready to go where the big oil reserves are, with foreign help.

Why Did Banamex Grant $400M Loan To Oceanografía? Analysts And Citigroup Former Employee Weigh In On The Citigroup Fraud Scandal

The reason a large U.S. bank made a large loan to a troubled Mexican company could go beyond simple negligence.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s First Term Revisited: Economically, Nothing To Be Proud Of

How did Brazil's economy fare during Dilma Rousseff's first term as president? Not very well, according to an economics firm.

Q&A With Carlos Honorato, Director Of Chilean Export Agency ProChile

How will innovation, exports and technology play out in the country's plans for 2014?

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro Rejects International Help To Deal With Upheaval; Breaks Diplomatic Relations With Panama

The Venezuelan president rejects an offer from the American States Organization to mediate in the current upheaval, and even lashes back.

Oceanografía, The Mexican Company Behind The Citigroup-Banamex Fraud Scandal

The firm went from a long-standing Petróleos Mexicanos relationship and more than $2B in profit to an alleged fraud scheme.

Venezuela Since Hugo Chávez's Passing: Revolution, Inflation, And Currency Crisis

Economic crisis, blood in the streets, inflammatory words. Was this what the late president would have wanted for Venezuela?

Will Cuba's 100 Stolen Art Pieces Find Their Way Home?

Almost 100 works of art have been stolen from Havana's Art Museum. The FBI investigates, but mystery remains deep.

Mexico's Securities Commission And Attorney-General Start Investigations Of Citigroup And Banamex's Alleged Fraud

Money laundering is the suspected motive behind the fraudulent loans granted by Citigroup's Mexican unit, Banamex.

A Hero At Home: Alfonso Cuarón, Lupita Nyong'o Take Mexico By Storm After Oscar Wins

Sunday was a very successful night for Mexican cinema, and the whole country celebrated.

Since New Tax Law Raised VAT To 16 Percent, More Mexicans Cross The Border With The US - To Shop

Since a new tax law was introduced, it is cheaper for the residents of Tijuana to shop in San Diego than in their hometown.

Alfonso Cuarón, Box Office-Breaking Comedies And An Academy Award: The New Golden Age Of Mexican Cinema

With a handful of box-office darlings and international awards coming its way, Mexican cinema is having a comeback. Is it time for "Mexiwood"?

Diabetes Affects Almost 50 Percent Of Mexicans, Costs The Government $44B A Year

It is not a fashion choice, really.

What Might Be Stopping Latin America’s Economic Development?

Latin America is growing, but it still has a long way to go to ensure all its citizens benefit equally.

Who Is Mayo Zambada? Meet The Possible New Leader Of Sinaloa Cartel

Meet the most likely successor of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel.

Brazil President Dilma Rousseff Meets With EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso To Discuss Free Trade Agreement

Dilma Rousseff and José Manuel Barroso discussed free trade agreement and the end of U.S. surveillance.

How El Chapo Arrest Will Affect Mexican Economy; Tourism And Foreign Investment Expected To Increase

Now that the drug lord Guzman is behind bars, the government predicts an increase in tourism and more interest from international investors.

Mexican And US Police Arrest World's Most Wanted Drug Lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzman; Mexican Media And Officials Celebrate The End Of 'Mexico's Bin Laden'

Mexican and U.S. police have confirmed the arrest of the world's most wanted drug lord.

Q&A With Michelle Gibley, Director Of International Research: Will Mexico Pass Brazil As Latin America’s Most Attractive Market For Foreign Investment?

Will Brazil and Mexico's stock markets sink or swim in 2014? Schwab's international market analyst Michelle Gibley weighs in.

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