Chinese Investment in Latin America Grows Amid Frictions with the U.S.
Growing Chinese Economic Presence in the Region Direct investment from the Asian country in Latin America reached 14.71 billion dollars in 2024. This figure reflects not only the magnitude of capital flows but also the consolidation of a long-term strategy that...
Guatemalan Export Growth Projected to be Strong in 2026
Amid external uncertainty over global tariff policies and geopolitical tensions, Guatemalan exports maintain a favorable scenario. Guatemala’s foreign trade closed the year with remarkable strength in 2025, consolidating the figures reported in the first half and even...
One by One, the 10 Projects Approved Under the RIGI, Forecasting USD 25 Billion in Investments in Argentina
Focus is on energy and mining. The Argentine government is weighing a new deadline extension to lure further initiatives into the incentive regime. Momentum Grows for Major Projects With the recent approval of a new mining project in San Juan, the number of...
Renewable Energy Investment in Peru: Attracting Clean Capital
Peru is on the cusp of a turning point in the generation of clean power. No longer content to merely advocate for sustainability, the Andean nation is opening its doors to investors, aligning its institutions, and developing a mid-term road map that will make...
Uruguay as a Regional Hub for Software Development and Information Technology
Uruguay is a success story that stands out in Latin America. Supported by solid democratic institutions, very low levels of corruption, and sustained investment in human capital and education, it has successfully pivoted from a traditionally agro-export-based economy...
Colombia as a strategic hub for data centers, Critical Infrastructure, and Artificial Intelligence
Colombia, as a strategic hub for data centers and artificial intelligence, is no longer a promise for the future but a present reality with already operating world-class infrastructure, international certifications, and a rapidly maturing digital economy. As demand...
Brazilian foreign direct investment reaches decade-high levels
Brazilian Foreign Direct Investment Hits BRL 84.1 Billion in January–November 2025, Best in 11 Years Brazil attracted BRL 84.1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) between January and November 2025, the best result in more than a decade. As per data published on...
Aristos Begins Construction of the First Airport Free Trade Zone in El Salvador
Project Overview and Key Details Location: San Salvador metropolitan area and San Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport, El Salvador Development Name: AirCity Developer: Aristos Inmobiliaria Estimated Value: US$250 million Area: 532,000 square meters...
How Much Do Workers in Maquiladoras in Mexico Really Earn? A Brief Guide
Real Wages, Working Hours, Benefits, and Labor Conditions in Mexico vs. The United States, Spain, and Other OECD Countries Maquiladora work is an economic engine behind global manufacturing supply chains. Multinational firms manufacture products at scale and at low...
The Auto Parts Maquila Sector in Paraguay Gains Momentum with New Investments
New Foreign Investment Signals Sector Growth The Paraguayan auto parts segment is poised for growth with new investment from India’s Motherson Group. Paraguay is witnessing a renaissance in the auto parts industry that is taking shape through both Paraguayan and...
FDI in Chile Exceeds Target by 137%
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Chile has surpassed initial expectations. According to data from the Central Bank, by October of this year, accumulated foreign direct investment in Chile reached US$12.711 billion. This figure corresponds to an annual increase of...
Peru Has Investment Potential
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, has visited Peru. This has reopened the debate about the opportunities the country has for major investors. We asked three entrepreneurs and executives about the country’s strengths. They are Alonso Rey, Alfonso Bustamante, and Felipe...











