China Plans to Invest $7 Billion to Build the New Bullet Train in Peru
China continues demonstrating its economic power and seeking investment opportunities in Latin America. The Asian giant is now setting its sights on Peru for a megaproject that has captured global attention. The proposed bullet train in Peru will represent an...
The Economic Policies of Javier Milei: Driving Argentina’s Path to 30 Years of Sustained Global Growth
The Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, delivered an optimistic forecast for Argentina's future at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference in Argentina. Speaking confidently about the nation's economic trajectory, he stated, "Argentina will be the country with...
Tariffs in a Second Trump Administration Could Lead to an Influx of Chinese Products in Brazil
China Already Ranks First on Brazil's Import List Even before taking office for a second term as president of the United States, Donald Trump is doubling down on his trade war with Beijing. The Republican has pledged to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese...
El Salvador Becomes the First Central American Country with a Tourism Investment Guide: Paving the Way for Foreign Investment in Tourism in El Salvador
El Salvador Launches Central America’s First Tourism Investment Guide The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) and UN Tourism have launched the Tourism Doing Business—Investing in El Salvador guide, making El Salvador the first Central American...
A Major Port Investment in Chile is the United States’ Response to China
Modernizing Chile’s Port of San Antonio to Compete with Chancay The inauguration of the Chancay Megaport in Peru, financed with a $1.5 billion investment from China, marks a strategic milestone in the growing trade relations between Latin America and Asia. Recognizing...
Guatemala as a Digital Services Export Hub
In an increasingly complex global environment from geopolitical and geostrategic perspectives, digitalization has enabled economies to continue operating while fostering a favorable ecosystem for specific sectors. Among these is the export of services, where...
Santa Marta Leads in Investment in Tourist Housing in Colombia
Santa Marta leads the way in tourist housing in Colombia, with an annual growth rate of 7%, attracting both domestic and foreign investment. Santa Marta, the capital of Magdalena, has positioned itself as the number one destination in Colombia for investment in...
The Free Zone Regime in Argentina Should Be Modified to Maximize Development Opportunities
Experts Agree: Current Incentives Lack Appeal for Investors Compared to Competitive Models like Uruguay's The law establishing the free zone regime in Argentina dates back to 1994, and despite undergoing four updates, experts argue that it still requires significant...
Exploring New Avenues for Investment in Mexico
Mexico's Role as a Global FDI Destination Mexico continues to be a significant foreign direct investment (FDI) hub, ranking as one of the world’s leading destinations for international capital. The country boasts strategic advantages, such as proximity to the United...
Costa Rica and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Costa Rica's Minister of Foreign Trade, Manuel Tovar, recently announced that Costa Rica has been officially invited to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This trade pact, often referred to as one of the most...
Spanish Textile Investment in Guatemala: $40 Million Boost to Economy
The Guatemalan president, Bernardo Arévalo de León, recently participated in the inauguration of a new factory by the Spanish textile company Nextil. During the event, he underscored the importance of foreign investment as a driving force for the country’s economic...
Canadian Investment in Peru: Projects in the Pipeline
The Canadian Ambassador to Peru, Louis Marcotte, recently highlighted the dynamic sectors driving trade and Canadian investment in Peru, including mining and agriculture, two key pillars of bilateral exchange. The robust portfolio of goods and services traded between...