On Monday Zambia's currency, the kwacha, went into freefall, as it was hit by general fears about the commodity markets as well as worries that Glencore might further rein in its extensive operations in the country.
In his extensive operations abroad, he left many listeners with the impression that he spoke for the U.S. government.
A combined United-US Airways would have had a multitude of hubs, including United's operations in Chicago, Denver and at Washington Dulles International Airport, while US Airways has hubs in Las Vegas, Phoenix and extensive operations in the Washington area, including an east coast shuttle.
Telefonica, based in Spain, has extensive operations in Latin America, including Brazil.
In a separate offering, shares in Standard Chartered, a large bank based in London but with extensive operations in Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia, began trading here this morning.
The bank, listed in London but with extensive operations in emerging markets, was fined $667m£395m5m) two years ago for lapses in its systems which allowed it to move billions of pounds to countries such as Iran and breach sanctions.
Carriers like Qwest, which is based in Denver and has extensive operations in the West, and Verizon, the largest phone company on the East Coast, are increasing the number of guards and screening visitors with greater care at busy work sites.
Waze is officially based in Palo Alto, Calif., but has extensive operations in Israel.
US Airways has hubs in Philadelphia, Phoenix and Charlotte, N.C., and has extensive operations in the Washington area, giving it a strong presence on the East Coast.
In promoting Atlanta, Mr. González emphasizes the roster of companies that are based in the city and have extensive operations in Latin America, including Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, BellSouth and CNN, a unit of Time Warner.
