NTN24 interview the European Financial Crisis (in Spanish)

NTN24 interviews Ignacio De Leon about Europe's political standstill and the implications of a likely Greek default (in Spanish) (Nov. 02, 2011, Washington D.C.).

NTN24 interview on the US debt ceiling (in Spanish)

Ignacio De Leon speaks with NTN24 about the political infight behind the lack of agreement between democrats and republicans in reaching an agreement on the debt ceiling, as well as the ensuing economic implications (July 19, 2011, Washington, D.C.).

Econlex supports Startups development in the Biotech Industry

Econlex Development Strategies has developed an alliance with Iasotek LLC, a biotech startup company spin-off of Arizona State University, currently developing a new model for prototypes for dianosing dengue.

Iasotek has developed an innovative prototype that can perform complex laboratory assays, and do so with such simplicity that these tests can be carried out in the most remote regions of the world. Iasotek's research is based on the premise that microfluidics—the manipulation of small amounts of fluids—and nanoparticles can be successfully leveraged to produce a functional low-cost diagnostic device in extreme resource-limited settings. 

Their device, known as Bioxplor, requires only a tiny finger prick of blood, effective even for a newborn, and gives—in less than 15 minutes—quantitative objective results that are not subject to user interpretation. This new technology significantly reduces the time between testing patients and treating them, providing medical workers in the field results that are much easier to read at a much lower cost. New low-cost diagnostics like the Bioxplor could revolutionize medical care around the world.

Currently, Iasotek is developing a disposable credit card-sized device that can produce blood-based diagnostic results in minutes. The goal is to make a large class of diagnostic tests accessible to patients in any setting in the world, rather than forcing them to go to a clinic to draw blood and then wait days for their results.

For more information visit Iasotek's website

Alliance with LMN Consulting

Econlex enters into a strategic alliance with LMN Consulting, expanding our network of associates in the area of International Tax Planning. 

LMN Consulting LLC, works together with law firms, consultants and CPA firms based in the United States, Venezuela, México, Brazil, Panamá, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Argentina, Spain and Chile, providing advice to:

- International businesses on tax, financial and corporate planning, as well as planning, structuring and managing their operations or business in Latin America.

- Private Clients with their international tax and estate planning.

- National, regional and local governments on international public finance, international cooperation, and public policy consulting.

- Large Business, non-profits organizations and interest groups with government relations and advocacy.