The Chancay Megaport Could Become a Regional Hub for International Trade: What’s Missing?
Roberto de la Torre, president of the Lima Chamber of Commerce, recently analyzed the potential of the Chancay Megaport as a regional hub for international trade during an interview with RPP’s "Economía Para Todos." He highlighted the need for the city to prepare for...
U.S. Reaffirms Vote of Confidence in Semiconductor Production in Costa Rica
National authorities took the messages as a positive sign, reinforcing Costa Rica’s role in the global semiconductor industry. The Economy and Business section of the U.S. Department of State recently published a statement highlighting Costa Rica as a crucial partner...
Chevron Highlights Milei’s Reforms as Key to Vaca Muerta Investment
Optimism Amid Economic Reforms Michael Wirth, President and CEO of Chevron, has expressed cautious optimism regarding the future of Vaca Muerta, one of the world’s largest shale oil and gas reserves. He emphasized that the economic reforms implemented by Argentine...
Tourism Investment in Panama Makes the Country an Attractive Destination, According to UN Tourism
Tourism is a lucrative sector for investment in many parts of the world. Tourism investment in Panama is gaining momentum due to its investor-friendly policies and well-developed tourism infrastructure. Natalia Bayona, Executive Director of UN Tourism, highlighted...
Economic Development in Chile: A Comprehensive Assessment
Chile is one of Latin America’s most developed economies, boasting a robust financial sector, strong institutions, and a favorable business climate. However, assessing the level of economic development in Chile requires an in-depth analysis of several key variables,...
Foreign Investment Drives Economic Growth in Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes: A Leading Investment Destination Aguascalientes is Mexico's third-largest recipient of foreign direct investment. The state has attracted significant capital due to numerous factors, including its skilled labor force, exceptional connectivity, and...
Guatemala: A Magnet for FDI in Latin America
Guatemala has solidified its position as a key destination for FDI in Latin America. In 2024, the country achieved a foreign direct investment (FDI) volume of USD 1.65 billion and aims to sustain and increase these inflows in 2025. This strengthens its image as an...
An Overview of The Ecuador-Mexico Trade Relationship
Trade between Mexico and Ecuador remains limited compared to Mexico’s commercial exchanges with other Latin American nations. However, both countries have continued to engage in economic interactions, albeit with fluctuations over the years. During Andrés Manuel López...
Free Trade Agreement Negotiations between Peru and El Salvador Resume
Ministers Meet to Revive Negotiations The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) announced that Peru and El Salvador have decided to resume free trade agreement negotiations following a high-level meeting between ministers from both countries. In an...
Tourism and FDI Will Drive the Central American Real Estate Sector in 2025
Foreign Direct Investment Will Promote the Development of Sustainable and Technologically Advanced Projects in the Region The Central American real estate sector is gearing up for a year of transformation in 2025, driven by three key factors: sustained tourism growth,...
Paraguay Seeks Access to the Central American Market Through the Colón Free Zone
Evaluating the Colón Free Zone as a Logistics Hub Paraguay seeks access to the Central American market by strategically positioning itself within key regional trade networks. One of the main initiatives under consideration is leveraging Panama's Colón Free Zone...
What Is Needed to Attract New Investment in Ecuador?
These Recommendations Emerged at the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) International Forum Opportunities Are Seen in the Country, but Legal and Physical Security Are Necessary to Move Forward During the Latin America and the Caribbean 2025...