For the past 54 years, January has seen a world gathering of opinion-makers, governments, corporations and journalists that review global economics and politics of the previous year, developments into the new one, whilst highlighting trends and risks. Last week the most salient observations of value to Latin American investors and economies may be: The post Breaking Down Davos: Seven Key Themes that Matter. A Column by Ricardo Meléndez-Ortiz appeared first on Latin Trade ..read more

“It’s the economy, stupid” is the famous phrase from Bill Clinton’s campaign against George H.W. Bush, coined by his strategist James Carville. This phrase became a snowclone, being used in various contexts. When Donald Trump assumed the presidency of the USA, he implemented a series of executive measures that confirmed his campaign promises. The slogan […] The post It’s competitiviness, stupid! A column by Ingo Plöger appeared first on Latin Trade ..read more

WTCA PRIME OFFICE INDEX-LATAMPerformance 2024-H2, Expectations 2025-H1 The WTCA PRIME OFFICE INDEX-LATAM, Latin Trade’s indicator to measure the pulse of the Class A office market in Latin America, reached a value of 16.0 in the second half of 2024, slightly lower than the value from the previous semester but higher than the same period in […] The post WTCA PRIME OFFICE INDEX-LATAM DECEMBER 2024 appeared first on Latin Trade ..read more

In just a few short years, Pininfarina of America has carved out an impressive presence in Latin America. Since 2018, the firm has completed projects in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Panama, and Guatemala. “The region is a fantastic market for us,” remarked Claudio Da Soller, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Pininfarina of America. […] The post Success by Design: The Plans of Powerhouse Pininfarina of America for the region appeared first on Latin Trade ..read more

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are coordinators of the incoming administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE, have recently advised the president-elect to increase the number of H-1B visas that bring thousands of foreign engineers and other skilled workers into the U.S. to bolster the competitiveness of the American economy. Donald Trump himself has one-upped the game […] The post H-1B Visas Are a Key to U.S. Competitiveness: a column by Jerry Haar appeared first on Latin Trade ..read more

By Ingo Plöger * At the beginning of 1999, Roberto Teixeira da Costa and I were at the head of Chancellor Gerhard Schröder representing the European Union and President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, President of Mercosur, to deliver a business memorandum at the first major Europe-Latin America Summit, negotiated arduously between us Latin and European businessmen, […] The post Mercosur-EU Agreement. Was it worth waiting 25 years after all? A column by Ingo Plöger appeared first on Latin Trade ..read more

The G20 brings together the 20 most powerful economies in the world, representing 85% of the world’s GDP, 75% of international trade, and more than two-thirds of its population. It was created after the economic crisis of 1999 to seek solutions to cope with global economic disruptions. Since 2008, the G20 has met annually with […] The post What the G20 can learn from the B20: A column by Ingo Plöger appeared first on Latin Trade ..read more

In this new series we interview professionals who work in a diverse array of careers. We explore their line of work, personal motivation and experiences across countries. We hope that our readership will enjoy this series. This time, our guest is Xavier Forneris, a senior FDI specialist at the World Bank in Washington D.C. Muni […] The post Voyagers: Xavier Forneris- FDI wonk. A NEW SERIES BY MUNI JENSEN appeared first on Latin Trade ..read more

In 2023, migration flows to OECD countries reached a historic peak, fueled by family migration, humanitarian needs, and a significant rise in labor migration. For Latin American countries, which play both a role as origin points and beneficiaries of migration patterns, these trends hold unique implications, especially given the notable share of Latin American migrants […] The post International Migration Outlook 2024: OECD appeared first on Latin Trade ..read more

Most Latin American telecom companies experienced a decline in revenue from 1Q to 2Q 2024. Notably, Telefônica Brasil, Claro Telecom, and TIM showed negative growth in revenue, with reductions of 6.9%, 7.5%, and 6.8% respectively. However, companies like V.tal Rede Neutra and Megacable Holdings displayed resilience, with V.tal showing a 21.9% increase.América Movil saw a slight increase in profit, achieving a 0.9% growth from 1Q to 2Q. Telefônica Brasil and Telecom Argentina faced reductions in profit, with Telefônica Brasil down by 7.5% and Telecom Argentina by 3.0%. Oi continued to struggle ..read more