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:...
The Venezuelan Mining Sector: A High-Risk, High-Reward Frontier for Global Investors
The Venezuelan mining sector is making a bold play to reposition itself on the global investment map. For as long as the country has bet its economy on oil, policymakers in Caracas promoted the Venezuelan mining sector as the jewel in the nation’s economic crown....
Mercosur-European Union Agreement Approved by Paraguay
Paraguay recently approved the Mercosur-European Union Agreement. Paraguay becomes the last nation to approve the Mercosur-European Union Agreement. Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil had already completed this process. The delay was caused by the time it takes Paraguay’s...
Government Reveals Four Reforms and Calls for Brazilian Investments in Bolivia
In the scope of a government offensive to modernize the Bolivian economy and call for Brazilian investments in Bolivia, the latter country’s government announced four key reforms aimed at opening up the sector and invited private companies to participate in...
Latin American Countries Have Semiconductor Opportunities: TSMC Announces Historic Investment In US Facilities
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, commonly known as TSMC, is a Taiwanese company known for its semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Yesterday, the company announced plans to invest $100 billion dollars into manufacturing facilities throughout the United...
Invest in Cuba: New Policy Opens the Door for Diaspora Capital in Cuba’s Private Sector
President Miguel Diaz-Canel outlined Cuba’s historic move to allow emigrants and their progeny to invest in Cuba. Diaz-Canel made the announcement while addressing government efforts to improve infrastructure investment during an energy crisis on the island. Private...
The United States and Ecuador Reciprocal Trade Agreement
President Daniel Noboa announced Friday, March 13, 2026, that Ecuador and the United States of America signed the United States and Ecuador Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART), which will eliminate tariff surcharges on Ecuadorian exports. Noboa shared the update to his...
Advance of Chinese Automakers in Brazil Raises Concerns
The rapid expansion of Chinese automakers in Brazil is fueling debate over tariffs, competitiveness, and the impacts on the domestic industry. In 2025, China further strengthened its position as the world’s largest vehicle exporter, shipping 8.3 million units, a 30%...
More Than 15 Million Medical Devices Manufactured in Costa Rica to Treat Sleep Disorders Sets a Global Milestone
Record exports produced in 2025 reaffirm the country’s role in manufacturing devices used to treat sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. The Costa Rican manufacturing operation of multinational Philips reached a new milestone in 2025, producing over 15 million...