Costa Rican Investment Flows Set New Record, Says PROCOMER
The record-setting performance of Costa Rican investment flows in the first quarter of 2024 underscores the country’s growing appeal as a prime destination for foreign direct investment. Costa Rica has demonstrated robust economic resilience, with a remarkable 42% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Panamanian Path to Mercosur: Business Leaders and Economists Weigh In
Business leaders, producers, and economists welcome Panama's return to seeking integration with economic blocks. Business union leaders see the beginning of the process for Panama's integration into the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) as an opportunity. At his last...
Foreign Direct Investment Opportunities in Peru: Insights from Former Minister Juan Carlos Mathews
We have had free zones here in Peru throughout history, but not exactly as they work in the USA and different parts of the world. I have been participating in the law, and the idea is to have clear incentives. The problem with incentives here in Peru includes tax incentives.
Invest in Cartagena and Bolivar with Carolina Rosas-Gonzalez
Welcome to this episode of the LATAM FDI podcast. Today, we have Carolina Rosales-González with us. Carolina is the executive director of an organization in Cartagena, Colombia, called Invest in Cartagena and Bolivar.
The Leading Country in Latin American Software Development: Exceeds US$ 1 Billion in Exports, Representing 4.3% of GDP
Uruguay has become one of the leading software exporters in Latin America. Despite being a small country with a population of approximately 3.5 million, it has developed a robust and dynamic technology sector.
Fintech in Uruguay is an emerging sector with an annual growth rate of 44%
As fintech in Uruguay and Latin America continues to evolve, it has the potential to transform financial services, promote economic inclusion, and drive sustainable development across the region.
Technology jobs in El Salvador represent 20% of the region’s total
Technology jobs in El Salvador represent 20% of the region’s total. More than 32,000 Salvadorans work in the technology sector. According to the World Bank, approximately 20% of the region’s technological jobs are concentrated in El Salvador.
Foreign investment in Argentina and the role of some key sectors
The UN trade division analyzed the dynamics of foreign direct investment during 2023. An examination of foreign investment in Argentina was included among the countries that saw an increase in capital inflows.
Foreign Investment in Queretaro Sets the Pace in Mexico
As global giants like Microsoft and Amazon expand their operations in Queretaro, leveraging its skilled workforce and strategic location, the state is poised to continue attracting significant foreign investment in Mexico.
The pharmaceutical industry in Colombia: an engine of innovation and development
The significant investments in research and development and the increasing number of patent applications underscore the sector’s growth and its importance in Colombia’s economy.
FDI Inflows in Chile Increased by 24.6% in 2023: UNCTAD Report
Chile’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been on a positive trajectory in recent years, outperforming other Latin American countries. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report, published recently, reveals that FDI inflows in Chile in 2023 reached $21 billion.
Guatemala National Strategy to Attract Foreign Direct Investment 2024
On June 13, 2024, the Government of Guatemala launched the Guatemala National Strategy to Attract Foreign Direct Investment. This document is an instrument to boost economic activity and promote new opportunities.