The Entry of Peruvian Capital into the Uruguayan Market and Its Impact on Punta del Este
In recent years, Uruguay’s real estate sector has evolved from being primarily a local arena to becoming an attractive destination for foreign investors, both from neighboring countries and from the rest of the world. In this context, the recent entry of a Peruvian...
Industry Is Transformed by a New Maquila Law in Paraguay
Paraguay’s maquila regime has historically been governed by Law No. 1064/97. The country’s maquila law established the rules regarding processing or assembly activities using inputs temporarily imported for processing, assembly, or transformation destined for export....
Bolivian Mining Investment Opportunities: World-Class Projects to be Presented at PDAC 2026 in Canada
Bolivia is planning to showcase seven “world-class” mining projects in Toronto, Canada, at PDAC 2026, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s 2026 Annual Convention. The move is intended to court foreign direct investment (FDI), seek public-private...
The Challenge for the Automotive Industry in South America: Competitiveness at Risk Amid Chinese Growth
Chinese brands are on track to become the fastest-growing auto segment in South America in terms of market share. The impact they’re having locally not only affects sales but also production levels and jobs, as governments balance opening markets with protecting the...
The Colombian peso is among the most appreciated currencies in Latin America
With almost 13% accumulated appreciation at the end of January 2022, the Colombian peso continues to be on par with currencies like the Mexican peso, the Chilean peso, and the Brazilian real as one of the strongest currencies in Latin America. “The main driver of...
Costa Rican Tech Hub: The “Silicon Valley” of the Caribbean and Its Rise
Costa Rica has stopped being known worldwide only for ecotourism. Throughout its recent history as a nation, Costa Rica has made great progress as an exporter of technology and services. The latest figures published by COEXPHAL regarding foreign trade celebrate a...
U.S. Ambassador Highlights the Competitive Advantages of Panama: Strength in Logistics and Connectivity
The Central American nation has assets such as the Panama Canal, ports, and the banking system that give it a privileged place in global supply chains and reinforce the competitive advantages of Panama in international trade and logistics. Panamanian-American...
Arizona and the Chip Corridor: Where Guatemala Fits into the Semiconductor Supply Chain
Arizona is earning its nickname “Chip Corridor” as the epicenter of a new semiconductor boom across the United States. Announced expansions, investments, and job projections have flooded the headlines of Arizona business news since 2020. But this is not a playbook for...
Honduran President Nasry Asfura Announces $100 Million Investment to Expand Puerto Cortés and Transform It into a Logistics Hub in Central America
Plan to Increase the Capacity of the Honduran Port Honduran President Nasry Asfura announced Monday the plan to invest $100 million into Puerto Cortés with aims to expand the Honduran port facilities and operations to further develop Puerto Cortés into Central...
Aerospace Industry and MRO in Mexico Seek to Leverage the USMCA and Lead the Region
Mexico’s aerospace industry faces a new reality defined by geopolitical conflicts and nearshoring. MRO and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) may be central. The aerospace sector is currently going through its largest period of change since the introduction of composite...
Record Foreign Investment Inflows into Brazil Mark Decade High
Overview Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Brazil totaled US$ 84.1 billion from January to November 2025, the highest level since 2014. According to the Presidency of Brazil’s Planalto Palace, this new record was made possible thanks to President Luiz Inácio Lula da...
Pacific Train 2026: The Megaproject Set to Transform Logistics in El Salvador
The Megaproject Could Upgrade Logistics Across El Salvador Overview President Nayib Bukele announced that his administration would sign agreements with the private sector to implement a PPP model for an infrastructure megaproject widely known as the “Pacific Train.”...











