Colombia Wants to Attract Global Companies — and Here’s Why It Might Win
Colombia wants to attract global companies. We’re not saying that ourselves — officials at the Colombian investment promotion agency PROCOLOMBIA have made it very clear in recent times. The new thrust toward international brand names, foreign direct investment, and...
A conversation with Juan Carlos Zapata of Fundesa in Guatemala
Juan Carlos ZapataExecutive DirectorFUNDESAjczapata@fundesa.org.gt LATAM FDI: Hello, today we have with us, Juan Carlos Zapata. Juan Carlos is the executive director of FUNDESA, a Guatemalan organization. Juan Carlos, nice to see you. How are you? Juan Carlos Zapata:...
The International Banking Center of Panama Shines Bright in 2026
In a year plagued by global market volatility and geopolitical unrest, Panama’s banking sector is defying the odds. The International Banking Center of Panama started 2026 by announcing a robust deposit growth of 6.59% year-on-year in the first quarter, led by both...
Why El Salvador Is Emerging as a Strategic Investment Hub in Central America
When searching for answers as to why El Salvador has become a strategic investment hub in Central America, you have to look no further than “Government Leadership.” Over the last decade, El Salvador has been steadily improving aspects of their country that directly...
How Brazil and Argentina are reinventing their automotive alliance to compete with Chinese automakers
Brazil and Argentina’s automotive relationship has been the most significant continental partnership for decades. Now they are rewriting the rules of engagement to go global. Bilateral automotive trade between Brazil and Argentina has been governed by ACE 14 since the...
Invest in Bogota with Juliana Gomez
Juliana GomezChief Executive OfficerInvest in Bogotajgomezp@investinbogota.org LATAM FDI: Today, we are fortunate to have Juliana Gomez with us. Juliana is in charge of an organization in Colombia, Invest in Bogota. Juliana, good afternoon, how are you? Could you...
Insights on Foreign Direct Investment Trends with Pilar Madrigal of Costa Rica’s CINDE
Pilar MadrigalExpert in Foreign Direct InvestmentCINDEpmadrigal@cinde.org LATAM FDI: Today, we have Pilar Madrigal with us. Pilar, welcome. How are you? Could you please tell us a little bit about yourself and about the organization that you represent? Pilar Madrigal:...
The Venezuelan Mining Sector: A High-Risk, High-Reward Frontier for Global Investors
The Venezuelan mining sector is making a bold play to reposition itself on the global investment map. For as long as the country has bet its economy on oil, policymakers in Caracas promoted the Venezuelan mining sector as the jewel in the nation’s economic crown....
Mercosur-European Union Agreement Approved by Paraguay
Paraguay recently approved the Mercosur-European Union Agreement. Paraguay becomes the last nation to approve the Mercosur-European Union Agreement. Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil had already completed this process. The delay was caused by the time it takes Paraguay’s...
Government Reveals Four Reforms and Calls for Brazilian Investments in Bolivia
In the scope of a government offensive to modernize the Bolivian economy and call for Brazilian investments in Bolivia, the latter country’s government announced four key reforms aimed at opening up the sector and invited private companies to participate in...
Latin American Countries Have Semiconductor Opportunities: TSMC Announces Historic Investment In US Facilities
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, commonly known as TSMC, is a Taiwanese company known for its semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Yesterday, the company announced plans to invest $100 billion dollars into manufacturing facilities throughout the United...
Invest in Cuba: New Policy Opens the Door for Diaspora Capital in Cuba’s Private Sector
President Miguel Diaz-Canel outlined Cuba’s historic move to allow emigrants and their progeny to invest in Cuba. Diaz-Canel made the announcement while addressing government efforts to improve infrastructure investment during an energy crisis on the island. Private...