Chinese brands are on track to become the fastest-growing auto segment in South America in terms of market share. The impact they’re having locally not only affects sales but also production levels and jobs, as governments balance opening markets with protecting the...

With almost 13% accumulated appreciation at the end of January 2022, the Colombian peso continues to be on par with currencies like the Mexican peso, the Chilean peso, and the Brazilian real as one of the strongest currencies in Latin America. “The main driver of...

Costa Rica has stopped being known worldwide only for ecotourism. Throughout its recent history as a nation, Costa Rica has made great progress as an exporter of technology and services. The latest figures published by COEXPHAL regarding foreign trade celebrate a...

The Central American nation has assets such as the Panama Canal, ports, and the banking system that give it a privileged place in global supply chains and reinforce the competitive advantages of Panama in international trade and logistics. Panamanian-American...

Arizona is earning its nickname “Chip Corridor” as the epicenter of a new semiconductor boom across the United States. Announced expansions, investments, and job projections have flooded the headlines of Arizona business news since 2020. But this is not a playbook for...

Plan to Increase the Capacity of the Honduran Port Honduran President Nasry Asfura announced Monday the plan to invest $100 million into Puerto Cortés with aims to expand the Honduran port facilities and operations to further develop Puerto Cortés into Central...

Mexico’s aerospace industry faces a new reality defined by geopolitical conflicts and nearshoring. MRO and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) may be central. The aerospace sector is currently going through its largest period of change since the introduction of composite...

Overview Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Brazil totaled US$ 84.1 billion from January to November 2025, the highest level since 2014. According to the Presidency of Brazil’s Planalto Palace, this new record was made possible thanks to President Luiz Inácio Lula da...

The Megaproject Could Upgrade Logistics Across El Salvador Overview President Nayib Bukele announced that his administration would sign agreements with the private sector to implement a PPP model for an infrastructure megaproject widely known as the “Pacific Train.”...

A strong finish marked the end of 2025 for the floriculture industry in Guatemala, reflecting steady gains in the worldwide floral trade. Fresh numbers from AGEXPORT reveal rose shipments climbed 13% over last year, a clear signal of progress for crops beyond...

A New Chapter in Bilateral Scientific Collaboration The recent state visit of Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi to China marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations, particularly in agricultural biotechnology, scientific research, and innovation. As global...

High-Growth Sectors in Latin America: How Demographic Change is Redefining Goods and Services A growing number of companies and organizations across Latin America are expanding the range of services they offer or pivoting their business models to better serve the...