Latin America’s Economic Outlook 2025: uneven growth, investments, and political challenges
Latin American countries showed mixed economic results in 2025. Costa Rica led the region with strong growth in medical exports (+34%) and global recognition in investment attraction. Guatemala seeks to digitalize processes to attract more FDI, while El Salvador remains dependent on remittances and struggles with low investor appeal. Honduras is stagnant with little new […]
Bolivia after the elections: A new horizon for lithium and energy?
After nearly two decades of political hegemony of the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS), Bolivia is preparing to begin a new phase in its economic and productive life. While the elections marked the end of a cycle, what most interests the international community is not so much the political transition itself, but rather how this change […]
US-Mexico tariff extension: what’s next?
On July 31, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo secured an extension to the grace period established by her U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, regarding a tariff increase. The new tariffs, set at 30%, were delayed for 90 days pending negotiations aimed at reaching a more sustainable agreement. This episode in the relationship between the U.S. and […]
Why Jorge Chávez Airport’s expansion is a symbol of economic growth in Peru
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]With an investment of over 2 billion dollars and designed to serve more than 40 million passengers a year, the new Jorge Chávez Airport in Lima triples its previous operational capacity and positions itself as the most modern in South America. With this expansion, the terminal now has five levels, two runways and a […]
Why crypto adoption in Mexico is building thefuture of the blockchain ecosystem
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates worldwide, Mexico is emerging as the next frontier in crypto. Economic dynamics, regulatory clarity, and demographic factors are converging to create fertile ground for a thriving digital asset ecosystem. With the rise of crypto adoption in Mexico, several factors are positioning the country as a key player in shaping the […]
July in Latin America: U.S. Tariffs, Economic Rebounds, and Social Tensions Across the Region
Mexico postponed the U.S. tariff hike for 90 days; inflation returned to target (3.55%) and GDP avoided recession (+0.7%), as anti-gentrification protests grew. Argentina posted a strong rebound (+7.6% in Q2), secured an IMF disbursement, and began steps to regain Visa Waiver status amid social tensions over austerity. Central America & the Caribbean: Guatemala boosted […]
Argentina’s US$15 Billion mining bet: explaining the foreign investment boom
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Under the watchful eye of international investors, Argentina’s current strategy offers a case study of how Latin American countries are adapting their legal and economic frameworks to attract long-term capital in strategic industries such as mining, energy, and infrastructure. In this regard, the Large Investor Incentive Regime (RIGI), which was approved by Congress in 2024 […]
The impact of the Fed’s Announcement on LatAm: Mixed signals, internal tensions and particular outcomes
The recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting sent a clear message but also stirred uncertainty within the markets. The United States Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates steady, but this decision was accompanied by an internal division not seen in decades. For the first time in over 30 years, two members of the […]
Trump’s politically-charged crusade on Brazil hits a national pride: How ‘Pix’ has been revolutionizing Brazilian banking
Brazil has become one of the latest targets of U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff crusade. In addition to threatening the largest economy in South America with crippling 50% tariffs starting in August, Washington has now taken aim at Brazil’s instant payment system, Pix, which has been massively embraced by Brazilians since its introduction in […]
IOF in Brazil: 2025 shifts and what they mean for businesses
The IOF (Tax on Financial Transactions) in Brazil has once again become a key issue in 2025, following a series of decrees, reversals, and legal disputes that have shifted—then restored—its rates. Charged on transactions such as currency exchange, credit, insurance, and investments, the IOF has a direct impact on businesses. Recently, the back-and-forth in legislation […]