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An 11 page paper. The first type of megastores discussed are those that sell groceries as well as a diverse assortment of other products. The rise of these stores in this region is discussed. The writer also discusses the effects of Americanization. Globalization and its effects on developing countries is discussed, including what it takes for a country to integrate into the global market and why Latin America did not realize integration. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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most of Central America, certain countries in the Caribbean, and all independent countries (Wikipedia, 2006). From a geopolitical perspective, Latin America is comprised of 20 independent nations plus certain dependent
territories (Wikipedia, 2006). The most frequent language used is Spanish although Portuguese and French are also spoken in some regions, along with a smattering of other languages (Wikipedia, 2006). Since
1990, supermarkets have become dominant players in the agrifood economy in Latin America (Reardon and Berdegu?, 2002). For instance, Alvarado and Charmel (2002) commented: "This rapid development has affected various
agrifood supply chains through innovations in procurement systems, as illustrated by fresh fruit and vegetables" (p. 473). Prior to 1990, supermarkets held 10 to 20 percent of the retail sector
but by 2000, they held 50 to 60 percent of the retail sector (Reardon and Berdegu?, 2002). This represents a dramatic change for the entire agrifood markets in this
region (Reardon and Berdegu?, 2002). Supermarkets, while not identified as discount megastores are exactly that. They can offer lower prices than small grocery stores, which, in effect, is a discount
store. Furthermore, Wal-Mart and Carrefour are identified as discount megastores. Berdegu? and colleagues (2004) report there are 12 countries in Latin America that constitute 90 percent of the entire
regions economy. These countries are Argentina, Mexico, Chili, Brazil, Panama, El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala, Ecuador, Honduras and Nicaragua (Berdegu? et al, 2004). In the aggregate, by 2001, supermarkets controlled approximately
60 percent of all food retailing in these 12 countries (Berdegu? et al, 2004). The range was from 45 to 75 percent in the largest and/or the highest-income countries: "Argentina,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, constituting 86% of the income and 74% of the population of Latin America" (Berdegu? et al, 2004). The majority of the rural poor
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