Zona Franca Parque Central in Colombia was Officially Approved in 2010
In 2012, the first phase was inaugurated on sixty-four hectares, and three years later, an additional fifty-one hectares were added, consolidating an integrated urban development of 124 hectares. Since then, efficiency has become the hallmark of the business model and...
Spain and Uruguay: A Shared Vision and Commitment toward the EU-Mercosur Agreement
Relations between Spain and Uruguay are based on mutual respect, common values, and a long history of diplomatic cooperation. The two countries have continually sought to expand and deepen cooperation in several fields. At the center of this renewed engagement between...
Auto Parts, Electronics, and Semiconductors: The Guatemalan Strategy to Attract Investment
Guatemala is emerging as a major industrial and technology power in Central America. Targeting the consolidation and expansion of production in well-established and new sectors (high technology, electronics, and semiconductors), Guatemala’s National Strategy to...
Toyota Considers Importing Engines to Resume Car Production in Brazil
Toyota is exploring alternatives to restart its vehicle production in Brazil after a severe storm destroyed its engine plant in Porto Feliz (SP). The automaker has admitted that it could take months to resume operations, and all domestic production is currently...
Uruguay: A Global Leader in Political Stability in Doing Business
Uruguay continues to stand out as one of the most business-friendly countries in Latin America, earning global recognition for its political stability in doing business. According to the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, published by the World Intellectual Property...
Special Economic Zones in Peru Offer 0% Income Tax: Law Published
Peru has taken a decisive step to boost competitiveness and attract domestic and foreign investment by creating new special economic zones. With the publication of Law No. 32449, the country officially launches a new framework for Private Special Economic Zones...
Renewable Energy to Power AI: Challenges and Opportunities for Central America
With an almost limitless potential, the region is poised to become a major energy supplier for the technology industry. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) across all areas of human activity has brought with it an unprecedented increase in energy consumption,...
Investment Climate in the Dominican Republic: Praises Anti-Corruption Efforts but Criticizes Lack of Clear Rules
The Dominican Republic once again became the subject of special attention on the international stage following the publication of the Investment Climate Statement 2025 report by the U.S. Department of State. The annual report assesses the attitude of foreign investors...
Digitalization Drives Growth in the Electronic Payments Industry in Latin America
The shift in user preference towards electronic payment methods, as well as the proliferation of digital products and services in the banking sector, are pushing transactional activity across Latin America into a phase of profound change. In the long run, the region...
Mexico Seeks to Strengthen Its Role in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain
Mexico stands at a pivotal moment in its industrial development, aiming to significantly increase its participation in the global semiconductor supply chain. The country’s strategic location, trade agreements, and highly skilled workforce position it as a potential...
Costa Rican tourism guide: Costa Rica presents its first Tourism Investment Guide
Costa Rica has launched the first-ever Costa Rican tourism guide. This guide is a strategic tool for positioning the country as a global leader in sustainable tourism, attracting responsible investment and generating inclusive development in the sector.
Foreign Direct Investment: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Latin America
These trends demonstrate that FDI continues to serve as a cornerstone for economic growth in Latin America.