Panama and the Dominican Republic Strengthen Economic Cooperation and Combat Against Illicit Trade
Panama and the Dominican Republic: Fostering a New Chapter of Regional Development Panama’s Minister of Commerce and Industries (MICI), Julio Moltó, provided Dominican business leaders with an overview of the myriad opportunities Panama can offer as a regional...
The United States announces trade agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, and El Salvador
A new phase in regional economic diplomacy Washington confirmed on Wednesday a set of new bilateral trade agreements that grant tariff relief to key export sectors in Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, and El Salvador, addressing pressure on American households facing a...
Brazil Rare Earth Production: How Public Policy and Investment Can Elevate the Country to Global Leadership
Coordinator of a Network of 15 Research Institutes Dedicated to Developing a National Rare Earths Supply Chain Outlines the Path to Unlock the Country’s Potential Brazil holds the world’s second-largest rare earth reserves—a group of 17 elements essential for the...
The Maquila in Paraguay: Continuously Expanding and Driving Industrial Development and Job Creation
The maquila in Paraguay is a particularly attractive source of investment for manufacturing and re-export activities In a recent press release, the Vice Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Paraguay, the agency in charge of Paraguay’s industrial policy, provided a...
Colón Free Zone: One of the Best Destinations for Investment
The Colón Free Zone is a free trade zone in Panama and one of the most important commercial and logistics centers in the Western Hemisphere. Located on the Atlantic entry point of the Panama Canal, the Colón Free Zone has been serving as a center for international...
Uruguay Assumes the Presidency of the OECD Economic Development Program for Latin America and the Caribbean
Uruguay has formally taken over the Presidency of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) economic development program for Latin America and the Caribbean. Building on Strengths and International Partnerships The OECD’s economic development...
Punta Cana Free Trade Zone: A New Logistics and Technology Hub for the Caribbean
Punta Cana Free Trade Zone: A New Logistics and Technology Hub for the Caribbean An innovative free trade zone joins the tourism industry with an investment exceeding US$200 million. November 12, 2025 – The Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ) was officially launched, a...
Argentina Foreign Investment 2025: How Much Capital Entered the Country During the First Half of Milei’s Presidency
So far under the administration of La Libertad Avanza, total inflows have exceeded USD 15 billion, but economists warn that this is not enough to sustain the current exchange rate regime. Here’s how it compares with Massa’s term and the figures from the Large...
Investment in Data Centers in Mexico Reaches Historic Level
The growing demand for applications, data storage, and artificial intelligence (AI) has driven an inflow of USD 183.8 million into Mexico as of September this year. Foreign investment attracted by Mexico for the construction of data centers surged this year, reaching...
Record Foreign Investment in Colombia as Tourism and Exports Surge
Colombia Records Over 20 Million International Tourists and USD 14.712 Billion in Foreign Investment in Three Years Promoting Colombia abroad, diversifying exports, and expanding air connectivity helped consolidate it as one of the countries in Latin America with the...
Ecuador country risk falls to 688 points: Daniel Noboa celebrates the international confidence
The Ecuadorian government has reduced country risk by almost 1,300 points since 2023; Noboa points out that this is the result of his economic policy. The country risk of Ecuador decreased to 688 points, based on the latest data released by the Central Bank of Ecuador...
OECD Underscores Efforts to Finance Productive Transformation in El Salvador
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recognized El Salvador’s actions in the digital agenda, the promotion of digital education, and the increase in productivity among micro and small enterprises. The Organization for Economic Cooperation...