Investment in Chile: doTERRA Essential Oils to Open Offices in Santiago
Opening of company offices highlights the need for investment in Chile & Entrepreneurship Encouraging news for companies, entrepreneurs, and workers in Chile: The downturn in economic activity and rising unemployment have caught the attention of international...
Ebell de Castro discusses the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone with LATAM FDI
Ebell de CastroGeneral ManagerPunta Cana Free Trade ZonePunta Cana, Dominican Republicedecastro@puntacanafreezone.com LATAM FDI: We have Abel de Castro with us today. Abel, how are you? Ebel de Castro: Hello, Steven, I'm very fine, thank you. Very pleased and very...
Strategic Sectors in Ecuador Draw Growing Interest from French Investors
Multiple French investors recently visited the South American nation to learn more about business opportunities in strategic sectors in Ecuador. Ecuador continues to attract European investors who view the country as a stable destination for foreign direct investment...
Peruvian Port Modernization Boosts the Country’s Trade Growth
Sea Change in Latin America One nation that is beginning a new chapter economically is Peru. A massive push for Peruvian port modernization has begun. These public and private partnership projects will play a key role in the nation’s future trade growth. Port...
A discussion on the island’s economy with John Bozek of Invest Puerto Rico
John BozekChief Strategy OfficerInvest Puerto Ricojbozek@investpr.org LATAM FDI: Hello, welcome to another episode of LATAM FDI's podcast. In these recordings, uh, we talk to people in Latin America about topics related to foreign direct investment, or FDI. Today, we...
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:...