Tesla in Argentina: Which City Could Become the EV Maker’s South American Hub?
With its eyes on the future, this city is gearing up to become the epicenter of Tesla’s electric revolution in Latin America. Tesla’s arrival in Argentina seems closer than ever, with Zárate—a key city in the province of Buenos Aires—taking center stage. Offering...
Manufacturing in South America: Opportunities Across the Region
Manufacturing in South America presents many opportunities for businesses seeking to establish or expand regional operations. With diverse economies, strategic locations, and various incentives, South America offers distinct advantages for manufacturers. This blog...
Mexico as a global export and FDI hub
Mexico is poised to achieve record-breaking figures, further solidifying its position as a global export powerhouse and strategic foreign direct investment (FDI) hub. In an era where nearshoring—the relocation of production lines closer to consumer markets—unlocks...
Foreign Investment in Bogotá Surpassed $650 Million by the Third Quarter of 2024: The U.S. as the Main Investor
Foreign Investment in Bogotá surpassed $650 million by the third quarter of 2024, showcasing the city's growing role as a hub for international business. The United States, with a share of 24.6%, emerged as the leading Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) source in...
Trelew Free Trade Zone Expanded to Boost Competitiveness and Foreign Trade
Argentina's Ministry of Economy recently issued Resolution 1363/2024, authorizing the addition of 165 hectares from Trelew's industrial park as an annex to the Comodoro Rivadavia Free Trade Zone. This development marks a significant milestone in the province of Chubut...
The World Trade Center Free Zone Punta del Este will be completed in late 2025
The World Trade Center Free Zone Punta del Este, situated in Maldonado, Uruguay, is on track for completion by the third quarter of 2025. This landmark project represents the department's first service-oriented free trade zone, with an investment totaling...
The Guatemalan Goal for Foreign Direct Investment in 2025
According to the results and forecasts presented by the Bank of Guatemala (BANGUAT), Guatemala is expected to close 2024 with a foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of USD 1.65 billion. While this is a positive indicator of the country’s economic potential,...
Walmart in Chile Announces $1.3 Billion Investment by 2029
Walmart has revealed a substantial investment plan of $1.3 billion in Chile, marking its most significant financial commitment to the country since its arrival in 2009. This ambitious initiative aims to drive economic growth, create thousands of jobs, and expand the...
Examining Opportunities for Manufacturing in Central America
Central America is an increasingly attractive destination for manufacturing, offering a strategic location, cost-effective workforce, and diverse economic opportunities. Focusing on Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama, this blog post examines...
Colombia-UK Investment Treaty Renegotiation: What’s at Stake?
Through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, the Colombian government has officially announced its intention to renegotiate the bilateral investment treaty with the United Kingdom. This move aims to strike a better balance of benefits under the agreement...
Costa Rican Membership in the Pacific Alliance Celebrated by Business Leaders
Tariff Barriers Will Be Reduced, and Better Access to New Trade Destinations Will Be Achieved Costa Rica’s business sector has enthusiastically welcomed its membership in the Pacific Alliance, a bloc comprising Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This milestone...
A discussion with Mauricio Claver-Carone on the America Crece Initiative and other matters related to investment in Latin America.
LATAM FDI: In this episode, Mauricio Claver-Carone joins us. Mauricio is the managing partner of an organization called the Lara Fund, and he is a former advisor to the First Trump Administration for the Americas. Welcome, Mauricio. You could expand on your biography....











