The primary laws governing foreign direct investment in Chile are the Foreign Investment Law (Law 20.848 of 2015) and the Central Bank of Chile’s Foreign Exchange Regulations. These laws pertain to the entry and operation of foreign companies in Chile and set forth requirements for the repatriation of profits and currency conversion.

Free zones in Colombia are geographically defined spaces where one or several companies are located. In such a zone, inhabitant firms receive multiple tax and customs advantages. The special districts, as they are also known, have been in operation in Colombia since 1958.

In addition to its vast expanse of natural resources, Brazil also benefits investors with a large domestic market and strategic location in South America. Foreign capital also benefits from the country’s competitive advantages and opportunities that are offered by the...

As of the third quarter of 2022, Mexico registered a record of over $32 billion in foreign direct investment. Moreover, the country’s business leaders expect Mexico to lead Latin American direct foreign investment in 2023.

Investment flows to the region reached 134 billion dollars last year. This figure is compared to 88 billion dollars in 2020.