Central America closed 2025 with an estimated GDP growth of 3.2%, underpinned by economic recovery indicators. This is reflected in data compiled by ADEN International Business School, whose regional estimate places growth above 3% by year-end. The organization points...

Spending cuts, corporate tax reductions, and the easing of permitting requirements are part of a package of measures the government seeks to spark Chile’s economic takeoff. The economic agenda in Chile under President José Antonio Kast combines fiscal austerity,...

Mexico continues to attract foreign investment for electric mobility. Just last week, two U.S.-based companies announced that they will be investing nearly half a billion dollars in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and electric buses throughout central Mexico....

The development of Argentina’s mining sector has long been seen as one of the country’s most promising economic opportunities. However, even projects with strong investment backing can encounter obstacles tied to infrastructure, regulation, and coordination among...

The recent announcement that the Dominican Republic will produce semiconductors before 2028 marks a significant milestone in the country’s economic development strategy. According to the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MICM),...

The trade agreement between the United States and El Salvador provides new opportunities for foreign investors by eliminating barriers and granting better access for Salvadoran exporters in priority sectors. A trade agreement between the United States and El Salvador,...

In recent years, Uruguay’s real estate sector has evolved from being primarily a local arena to becoming an attractive destination for foreign investors, both from neighboring countries and from the rest of the world. In this context, the recent entry of a Peruvian...

Paraguay’s maquila regime has historically been governed by Law No. 1064/97. The country’s maquila law established the rules regarding processing or assembly activities using inputs temporarily imported for processing, assembly, or transformation destined for export....

Bolivia is planning to showcase seven “world-class” mining projects in Toronto, Canada, at PDAC 2026, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s 2026 Annual Convention. The move is intended to court foreign direct investment (FDI), seek public-private...

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...