In this issue: Double Tax Treaty negotiated, Victor Perton reports from Monterrey, Polymer banknotes gain acceptance, Delegation from Panama visits Queensland, Brazil susceptible to China’s cooling, Austrade offers mine visits in Peru post Expomin, 5% plus GDP growth forecast from Brazil, New tax in Peru, Technological corridor for Guatemala, Peru scores high marks for FDI in 2009, Regional Issues & Insights: KPMG Report – Out of Adversity;  Boston Consulting Report – Multilatinas, Brazil aims for $10bn more in agricultural exports