Why Honduras’ Return to the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Could Strengthen Its Position in Latin America’s Competition for Foreign Direct Investment
As multinational companies continue to diversify their global supply chains and pursue nearshoring opportunities, legal certainty has become one of the most important factors influencing foreign direct investment (FDI) decisions. Investors today are not simply...
Peugeot to Become a Premium Brand for Stellantis South America, Which Will Introduce Chinese-Based Vehicles in Brazil
Peugeot and Citroën to Benefit from Stellantis–Dongfeng Partnership According to the president of Stellantis South America, the group's French brands will be the primary beneficiaries of the company's partnership with China’s Dongfeng. During its global investor...
Foreign direct investment in Panama with Horacio Estribi
Horacio EstribiEconomic Policy Advisor and Consultant+507 6379 1454 Propanama LATAM FDI: Horacio Estribi is with us. Horacio, how are you today? Horacio Estribi: I'm very good. I'm excellent. Thank you for your interview. LATAM FDI: Well, listen, um, I think that it...
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America Shows Resilience Despite Global Uncertainty
Published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Latin America FDI 2025 report reveals that foreign direct investment (FDI) is still one of the most visible signs of business confidence in emerging markets. When...
How Special Economic Zones in Peru Can Transition the Country to an Advanced Manufacturing Economy
Countries have discovered for centuries that manufacturing industries can bring economic prosperity. Those who industrialize tend to enjoy higher productivity and exports, more innovation, and better jobs. Peru is already on its way. Manufacturing exports have grown...
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:...