The Dominican Republic has been working in recent years to position itself as a strategic nearshoring hub for U.S. businesses as a result of stable tariffs, steady investment, and record-breaking economic growth. Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, Minister of Industry, Commerce,...

Business confidence depends on stable regulatory frameworks, predictable judicial systems, and efficient logistics infrastructure. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the engines of industrial transformation. Just as foreign capital shaped copper mining in Chile...

Weak development in Peru’s logistics services could prompt operators to seek alternative gateways. This is the main warning expressed by the members of the private sector that has been maturing over the years: in addition to other factors, Peruvian logistics has gaps...

The Ministry of Economy of El Salvador announced the execution of a solid portfolio of investment projects for 2026, as part of the country’s ongoing economic transformation. Through a total allocation of $13.4 million, it will modernize public services, create new...

Uruguay has begun its accession to the CPTPP as part of a broader effort to diversify market access. This early stage of Uruguayan CPTPP accession comes as the country moves toward a possible end-of-2025 conclusion of the Mercosur–European Union agreement. At the same...

Mexico Sets Foreign Investment Record in 2025 Mexico is currently in the international economic spotlight after government officials confirmed what is being described as the Mexico foreign investment record 2025. Speaking to reporters during a recent press briefing,...

A Step Towards Regional Trade Integration with a Delay Guatemala has officially completed its accession to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Republic of Korea and the Republics of Central America, after years of processes that began almost a decade ago for...

A New Stage in the Relationship On November 18, 2025, the American Chamber of Commerce in Chile (AmCham Chile) met with U.S. Ambassador to Chile, Brandon Judd, for the first time since he began his mandate. The meeting, which was led by AmCham’s President Roberta...

Bolivian reintegration into global markets has become one of the most pressing economic priorities for the incoming administration. In the context of a challenging economic landscape—marked by fiscal stress, declining investment, and deteriorating global...

El Salvador reached a deal with the US to drop the 10% tariff that had been imposed at the beginning of the year on a number of Salvadoran export products. This measure is seen as beneficial both in the short and long term for several export sectors, especially the...

The leadership of Grupo Mexico, the nation’s second-largest conglomerate, led by billionaire Germán Larrea, has begun to look seriously at investment opportunities in Javier Milei’s Argentina. The libertarian government sees strategic value in attracting foreign...

Recognized as one of the most dynamic port complexes in the Caribbean region of Colombia, the Port of Barranquilla continues to consolidate its leadership year after year as one of the country’s main cargo-handling terminals, being strategic not only by the volumes of...