Like the UK, Latin America has suffered greatly during the pandemic – perhaps even more so. The World Bank estimates that regional GDP may slip by as much as 8%, with more than four million…
Why Latin America is the Middle East of Biofuel
Latin America has lots of natural advantages for the coming energy transition. It already has the greenest power matrix in the world. While having the planet’s largest reserves of copper make it a key provider…
Forget Commodities – is Tech the Best Investment in Latin America?
What Latin America’s tech boom means for international investors, by Riley Kaminer. Ask investors about Latin America and they will answer with mining, agribusiness and petroleum. But as data becomes “the oil of the 21st century,” Latin…
Choosing the Best Latin American Trade Blocks for Brexit Britain
The region has plenty of trade groups, but which ones can help the UK boost trade? The good news is that UK trade with Latin America is growing. But not as fast as British exports…
Building Bridges in Latin America
Ranil Jayawardena, Minister for International Trade, explains how ‘Global Britain’ can support Latin America’s clean energy transition in the wake of the pandemic and create opportunities for UK plc… When he laid the first ever…
How Will a Biden Presidency Impact Latin America?
The president elect has long ties with the region and is less confrontational than his predecessor but real change may be limited. Mexico This is the USA’s most important bilateral relationship in Latin America. It matters for…
What Latin America’s Latest Defaults Mean for Investors
Boutique investment bank, BancTrust & Co, analyses Covid-19’s impact on Latin American markets. Find out more at www.banctrust.co.uk or contact its research and strategy team on [email protected]… Argentina and Ecuador successfully renegotiated their bonded external debt close to…
Another Lost Decade?
The first in a series of articles that explore if Latin America is heading for a debt crisis… In recent months Latin American governments have done whatever it takes to control coronavirus. And, despite some…
Why the ‘Andean Three’ Will Bounce Back Quickly From Coronavirus
Latin America is the world’s coronavirus hotspot but some of its best-run economies – Peru, Colombia and Chile – look well placed to recover…… Emerging markets have been flattened by the stampede for the exit.…
Paraguay’s Finance Minister Explains How His Country Can Cope with Covid-19
Benigno López on how this government is reforming the country for a post-coronavirus world… How will your tax reform improve the system? Benigno López: I believe it was Churchill that said when you think about future…
Could Paraguay be Britain’s Best Route to Brazil?
Liz Cramer, Paraguay’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, explains why British businesses should come to her country… Where are the opportunities in Paraguay for British firms? MC: Britain, in its new economic reality outside of the…
Panama Bond Issue Creates Hope Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The $2.5billion issue was three times oversubscribed and was the first sovereign paper by any Latin American government since January… In his recent interview with LatAm INVESTOR, Panama’s new president, Laurentino Cortizo, recalls the “epic battle”…
Latin America, China and Coronavirus
Luis Felipe López-Calva, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, examines how Covid-19 will impact the economic relationship between China and Latin America… Latin America has significant economic links…
Key Investor Takeaways as Hurricane Season 2019 Winds Down
“Do we have another Puerto Rico on our hands?” was the question on the minds of consultants, insurers and businesspeople following Hurricane Dorian’s passage through the Caribbean in early September. Climate change data suggests that…
Cracks in Colombia’s Peace Deal
The Farc peace deal allowed Colombia to showcase its recent economic and social progress to the world. Now that Iván Márquez, the former Farc peace deal negotiator, and fellow high-level Farc figures, Jesus Santrich and Hernan…
London’s Lord Mayor on Latin America
Climate change presents an unprecedented challenge for us all – politicians, businesses and individuals alike. It is estimated that some $90trillion will be needed globally by 2030 to achieve international sustainable development and climate objectives.…
Pan Am Games Prove Peru’s Progress
This summer elite athletes from Canada to Chile arrived in Peru as Lima hosted the Pan-American and Parapan American Games. It was the first time that we’ve held a sporting event of this size and…
Interview with Francisco Ísmodes, Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines
LatAm Investor: What have you done to improve the environment for investors? Minister Ísmodes: Since becoming Minister for Energy and Mines 14 months ago I have focused on strengthening the sustainability and competitiveness of the mining and…
Now is a Great Time to Invest in Latin American Mining
For centuries Latin American mining has captivated international investors. Tales of Birú, a magical gold-laden land that we now know as Peru, were enough to convince Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro to lead a risky expedition against…