Latin American Business News, blog articles about South America

What are the Leading Industries in Chile?

The increased level of industrialization in Chile could be attributed to its central location. This industrial hub is a South American country sitting on a narrow, long strip of land that is situated between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes Mountain to the east. read more

by Emmanuel Besserve 04-25-13

What Is A Free Trade Zone?

Free trade zone is an area set by the state whereby taxes, tariffs and other custom duties are either fully or partially levied. The major aim is to promote international trade and attract investors. read more

by Emmanuel Besserve 04-17-13

Tips To Do Business With Companies In Latin America

What constitutes Latin America? Many countries make up Latin America as a whole. There is Mexico, Cuba, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and many more. read more

by Emmanuel Besserve 04-11-13

What are the Best Products to Export?

Latin America consists of three regions: South America, Central America and the Caribbean. In total, the three regions comprises the following countries: Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, Cuba, Venezuela, Panama, Belize, Guyana, Suriname, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and others. read more

by Emmanuel Besserve 04-08-13

What you need to know about the Colon Free Zone - INFOGRAPHIC

The Panama Colon Free Zone is at the heart of Import Export in Central America and the Carribbean. This Infographic developed by mercatrade team intends to provide you with a snapshot of the Colon Free Zone's acitivities. Mercatrade also provides you with a list of products and suppliers available from the Panama Free Zone read more

by Emmanuel Besserve 10-23-12

Colombia's economic potential, the darling of investors in Latin America - VIDEO

AS/COA President and CEO Susan Segal about growth in Colombia. read more

by Emmanuel Besserve 06-11-12

Brazil Boosts Sustainable Tourism

Before you know it, people will be returning from Brazil with so many memories about their great trip. Tourists will be able to understand all about sustainable tourism and will get valuable information about how to be conscientious about consumption and how doing that will help you impact the preservation of the wildlife and nature in the area. read more

by Emmanuel Besserve 06-11-12

Financial and Commercial Barriers Hold Back the Mexican Wine Industry

Over the years, Mexico has been globally praised for the flavor and variety of wine that it is able to produce. However, what has happen recently is that the Mexican has actually fallen behind the other wine producing countries in terms of getting the global recognition that they deserve and the presence that they had. read more

by Emmanuel Besserve 05-03-13

What Is The Impact Of The Venezuela Currency On Import And Export Activities?

As the fifth largest member of the OPEC, the economy of Venezuela is largely based on the petroleum industry. It is also based on manufacturing. read more

by Emmanuel Besserve 05-02-13

Best Opportunities to Manufacture Products in Colombia

There are many manufacturing opportunities in Colombia with food manufacturing taking a very big part of the process. read more

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