Panama Business Growth Update 2025: Canal Recovery, Fiscal Tightening
Panama’s growth in the first few months of 2025 exceeded even the most conservative expectations for most economic indicators. The Central American country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter of the year increased by 5.2%, according to figures from...
French mining companies in Argentina: The two countries increase bilateral investment
Argentina and France have taken a concrete step towards strengthening their bilateral economic relationship with the signing of a cooperation framework agreement for the mining sector. This accord aims to increase investment and financing in mineral resources for...
Evaluating Industrial Parks in Peru: A Strategic Site Selection Guide for Nearshore Manufacturing
As companies increasingly consider Latin America for nearshore manufacturing, industrial parks in Peru have emerged as strategic locations offering a compelling mix of cost competitiveness, infrastructure, access to international markets, and growing industrial...
El Salvador Advances AI and Robotics Policy with First-of-Its-Kind Law in Latin America
The adoption of a robotics law could make El Salvador the first country in the world to do so Salvadoran lawmakers have advanced AI and robotics policy in Latin America and around the world with a new initiative to regulate artificial intelligence and robotics. On...
What Projects Are Making Peru the Second Country with the Most Projects in the Amazon Basin?
Peru has been attracting investments for projects in the Amazon in recent years, with the aim of positioning itself as a leader in the region in terms of sustainable development and environmental conservation. The country has identified 40 projects in the Amazon...
Panama Joins Mercosur: A Strategic Move to Boost Regional Trade and Investment
Panama is again being noticed in the international arena. Mercosur announced that Panama is joining the Southern Common Market as an associate member. The agreement was formally signed in December 2024 after both countries had approved the Economic Complementation...
The 10 Most Valuable Latin American Companies on Wall Street
Latin America has come a long way, and nowhere is this more evident than in the emergence of Latin American companies on Wall Street. From e-commerce and fintech giants to mining and energy stalwarts, these companies represent the diversity of the region and its...
United Arab Emirates and Ecuador Open Opportunities and Move Closer to a Trade Agreement at Economic and Investment Forum
A Historic Event in Bilateral Ties The First Ecuador–United Arab Emirates Economic and Investment Forum was held in Quito on Saturday, June 21, 2025, marking a new chapter in diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. Beyond the celebration of a...
Innovation, Security, and Talent: Keys to Attracting Investment to Chile
When investors think of Latin America, Chile has historically been one of the first countries that comes to mind. A land of stability, openness to trade, and stable legal frameworks, it is one of the most competitive regions for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the...
Plan Mexico Attracts Billion-Dollar Private Sector Investments: Multiva Leads the Charge
In a massive show of support for Plan Mexico, the Multiva Financial Group has pledged over $8.9 billion in investments in infrastructure projects nationwide. This includes 11 states in which the bank operates. This plan seeks to build long-term support for Mexico’s...
Overview of the Most Prominent Industrial Parks in Panama
Panama has strategically positioned itself as a regional logistics and manufacturing hub, thanks to its location at the nexus of the Americas, its world-class maritime infrastructure, and its pro-business regulatory framework. The country’s industrial development is...
Guatemala’s Path Toward Economic Growth: Advancing the Guatemalan Free Trade Agreement with South Korea
Guatemala is making notable strides in enhancing its international trade relations, and a key development on this front is the nation’s ongoing efforts to join the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Central America and South Korea. As the global economy continues to...