Twenty-Five Percent of Foreign Direct Investment in Peru Comes from China
Recent specialized calculations show that Peru has received around US$35 billion dollars in Chinese investment since 1992. These calculations come from a variety of sources and place China as the leading investor in Peru in terms of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)....
The Salvadoran Textile and Fashion Sector Strengthens Alliances to Drive Innovation
Officials from El Salvador’s textile industry and representatives from the fashion sector convened in San Salvador recently to agree upon spaces for collaboration, spotlight national talent, and increase the presence of Salvadoran design in international markets with...
Multinationals Assess New Investments in Panama
The Panamanian government held meetings with FONPLATA to finance social and infrastructure projects during the CAF forum More than 20 multinational companies—including giants such as Pfizer, Google, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, AES Corporation, Siemens, and Cisco...
European Union Cooperation with Honduras Marks a New Chapter
EU announces credits to Honduras as international cooperation flourishes Multilateral organizations, friendly nations, and trade partners immediately signaled support for newly inaugurated constitutional president Nasry Asfura. The regional and international support...
The South American Country Seeks Foreign Capital Through an Argentine Citizenship by Investment Program
Argentina, which has suffered chronic dollar shortages in recent years and limited access to foreign financing, has officially legalized the program for obtaining nationality through the Argentine Citizenship by Investment Program, as set out in Decree 524/2025. The...
Venezuelan Oil Investment Outlook 2026: 55% Growth Expected After Legal Overhaul
The Venezuelan government projects oil investments to grow by 55% in 2026 as it reformulates the Hydrocarbons Law to open up the sector to private investments, marking a potential turning point for Venezuelan oil investment after years of decline and state dominance....
Factories of the future already exist: where does Paraguayan industry fit in?
The global factory of the future is undergoing a radical transformation. The World Economic Forum’s research indicates that by 2026, leading-edge factories will be characterized by five megatrends: hybrid technologies (mass adoption of several technologies...
The Dominican Republic and Chile Advance an Unprecedented Bilateral Agenda Focused on Economy, Borders, and Sustainable Development
The summit between Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader and Chile President-elect José Antonio Kast signaled the beginning of cooperation in migration control, responsible mining, and infrastructure projects between the two Latin American nations. Meetings took...
Free Trade Zones in Colombia to Be Key in Attracting New Investment in 2026, Leveraging More Than 54.8 Trillion Colombian Pesos (COP) Already Mobilized
After having mobilized more than COP 54.8 trillion in investment and generated over 169 thousand formal jobs, the free trade zone regimes in Colombia have positioned themselves as a locomotive for attracting new capital and promoting economic and social development...
Panamanian Service Economy Strength Sparks Increase in Service-Dominated Exports
Year-on-Year Expansion of the Panamanian Service Economy Reaches Historic High Panamanian exports continued to trend heavily toward services in 2025, as exports reached historic highs by total value. The Panamanian service economy has attracted attention not only...
Special Economic Zones in Peru: Limits and Challenges
A study prepared by officials from the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) examines the actual impact of special economic zones in Peru. Its conclusion: offering tax exemptions, on its own, is not enough. Special economic zones are a powerful tool, but not an...
The The European Union and Ecuador Conclude Negotiations on a Sustainable Investment Agreement,
The European Union and Ecuador completed negotiations on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) on Friday, January 23, 2026, as the European Union (EU) touts the deal as the first SIFA signed with a Latin American nation. News agency EFE reported...