摘要：The poor administration of State firms and the deficits for the public service sector led the majority of Latin American countries to impulse privatization processes, although with unequal incidence both geographically and sectorally. This article argues that the participaction of the private sector improved incentives, led to greater efficiency and, in general, had a positive social impact. However, the general perception is negative. A strengthening of regulatory mechanisms would help to extend further the benefits of the privatizations and overcome the negative perceptions.
