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The Global Transparency Index for South America has a few surprises
Latin America has seen the fastest regional improvement in transparency over the past two years, with much of this progress focused on the two largest markets, Brazil and Mexico. Brazil’s Tier 1 cities (i.e. Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) … Continue reading
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A new world currency is in the making The Chinese Renminbi backed by gold
China has been importing gold officially and unofficially at an increasing rate in the past few years. Last year alone it imported 630 tonnes. The goal is to have at least 10,000 tonnes by 2015 up from the current 4,500 tonnes they currently … Continue reading
A Brazilian newspaper reveals that the meeting between Cristina Kirchner and Dilma Rousseff was Difficult
Prestigious Brazilian newspaper reveals that the recent meeting between Cristina Kirchner and Dilma Rousseff was very difficult. The prestigious Brazilian newspaper Valor Economico revealed today that the meeting between the presidents of Argentina, Cristina Kirchner , and Brazil, Dilma Rousseff … Continue reading
A New Zealander doing great business in Peru
An interview with Nick Fitzpatrick CEO for Delica Peru Who is Delica? We are a trading company specializing in Fresh Produce (Fruit and Vegetables) that is 70% owned by Turners and Growers (T+G/ENZA) and 30% owned by Key Staff. Delica … Continue reading
Newly Elected Venuzulan President Maduro admits to having secured the Indentification of the 900.000 Chavistas who did not vote for him
Sadly the fears of all believers of democracy have come true in Venezuelan. Venezuela’s second strong arm president Nicolas Maduro who still stands accused of Election Fraud admitted to knowing who are the 900.000 Chavistas who did not vote for him in … Continue reading
Peru’s Roaring Economy – HOLD ON TIGHT! – ‘The Economist’
Walk down Calle Gamarra in Lima’s La Victoria district and you might imagine you are in Kowloon. For a dozen blocks, Gamarra and its side streets are packed with multitudes and lined by high-rise buildings,the older ones of rough and … Continue reading
Hayden Montgomery named as the New Zealand Ambassador to Argentina Uruguay and Paraguay
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced the appointment of Hayden Montgomery as Ambassador to Argentina and Uruguay. “New Zealand and Argentina share many interests ranging from global agricultural trade liberalisation to Antarctica and the Southern Oceans,” Mr. McCully says.“As … Continue reading
Doubts starting to come to surface about ‘the decade of Latin America Growth’
First, in March, an Argentine Pope; then, last week, a Brazilian appointed to lead the World Trade Organisation. Latin America, long associated with default, dictatorships and disgrace, seems to be riding high and enjoying its growing global clout. Since 2003, … Continue reading
The Changing face of Immigrants to Argentina in recent years
Welcome, Bolivians. For Argentines is nothing new arrival of foreign immigrants to our country. For something said Octavio Paz: “Mexicans descended from the Aztecs, Peruvians from the Incas, and the Argentines from boats”. He was right, since from 1870 to … Continue reading
Argentina becomes a Disney and Wonderland when it come to the effects of currency restrictions with high end cars booming
Hand in hand with the growing gap between the dollar in the official market and the parallel dollar or blue as it is called in Argentina, cars, particularly high-end, are experiencing a sales boom. Analysts and industry operators explain that, … Continue reading
Buenos Aires Lures Foreign Buyers With Tumbling Prices
Roderick Chapman, a 50-year-old marketing specialist from Vancouver, British Columbia, was in Buenos Aires last month, looking at one-bedrooms in the city’s posh Recoleta district. “I’m absolutely amazed by the number of choices,” said Mr. Chapman whose budget for a … Continue reading
Brazil’s Odebrecht plans $20 billion spend, targets Peru as key investment
LIMA (Reuters) – Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht plans to invest $20 billion globally over the next three years, mostly in Latin America and much of it in Peru, the company’s chief executive said on Wednesday. Family-owned Odebrecht, one of Latin America’s … Continue reading
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Uruguayan Animals are among the most easily traced food product in the world
Coming from a long tradition of natural animal husbandry, Uruguayan meat is both tasty and safe. With scare stories of processed meat product proliferating the news, and a richer, ever increasing world population, more and more people are demanding their … Continue reading
How to Not Pay Twice for Live TV in Your Second Home if You Have an iOS Device
Winter months are coming when you’ll start planning those ski trips down to Patagonia in South America or that vacation home in the Cordoba mountains or on the lakes at Bariloche or just away from it all. Sure we’d all like … Continue reading
Uruguay promotes irrigation investment to lift agriculture production
The Uruguayan government recently welcomed a team of World Bank experts to tour the country as part of a program to promote irrigation investment. Agriculture minister Tabaré Aguerre told the delegation and a group of local technicians that such investments … Continue reading
Why is Argentina as a “paradox” both to its citizens and to outsiders looking in ?
Translated from a La Nacion article by Mariano Grondona The dictionary defines paradox saying it is a “strange idea, opposed to common opinions and the feelings of the people.” How “strange” is the general feeling about Argentina for Latin Americans? Is not it “paradoxical”, even … Continue reading
USA and Europe take new steps to crack down on ‘tax havens’
Here is a great article that appeared the Miami Herald written by Andres Oppenheimer. According to the Tax Justice Network, a British-based non-government group, there is more than $9.4 trillion deposited in tax havens around the world, including $1.1 … Continue reading
2013 World Press Freedom Indec for the America’s led by Costa Rica and Uruguay
Violence, polarization still obstruct reporting in Americas Deceptive progress, ups and downs in South America Just as the emergence of major protest movements (and ensuing crackdowns) had a big impact on the rankings of certain countries in 2011, so a … Continue reading
Bitcoin’s Currency Promise In Argentina
Forbes Tech It is nearly impossible to detach politics from bitcoin although many try. The reason being that everything bitcoin touches has social and political ramifications that are too startling to ignore. Argentina is no exception. The mere existence of … Continue reading
US Congress to discuss devastating report on Argentine Presidents Cristina Fernandez administration
“Under the corrupt populist government of President Cristina Fernandez Argentina is back on the road to ruin” is the kick off for an extremely critical report to be discussed by the US Congress and which was drafted by Douglas Farah, … Continue reading
GTSA searching for a Buenos Aires Residential Specialist Broker
Location: Head Office is in Barrio Norte Buenos Aires Position: Full time Specialised Residential Sales Broker Company: Gateway to South America – Buenos Aires GTSA is a forward thinking rapidly growing company versed in the latest marketing and selling techniques that are used by successful … Continue reading
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Some of Chiles Largest Dairy Farms are in the Osorno Region Why ?
Why ? Well thanks to the high level of sanitary control, dairy cooperatives produce a milk of high quality. The Chilean dairy industry benefits from a suitable climate ( around 1200m pluswith moderate temperatures ) , particularly in the Southern … Continue reading
Where is Uruguay’s economy headed?
Fitch Ratings last month joined two other major ratings agencies in giving Uruguay its coveted investment grade, a move that lowers the nation’s borrowing costs and opens up opportunities for new investors. Meanwhile, Uruguayan Vice President Danilo Astori said recently … Continue reading
Can Latin American higher education go global without using English?
(Editor’s Note: This article was written by Leandro Tessler and was published in The Guardian newspaper on 5 March. Leandro Tessler is an associate professor of physics at Unicamp, Campinas in Brazil) Some Latin American countries are dedicating important resources … Continue reading
Dollar shortage bites in Argentina
(Editor’s Note: This article was published in The Economist on April 13, 2013) FOR several years Argentina’s government has pretended that inflation is between a half and a third of its true rate. But the pretense is wearing thin. Nowhere is that … Continue reading
Latin America Down Under 2013 conference scheduled for May.
Following the success of its inaugural 2012 event and building on the momentum in Australian Latin American relations, as well as the rapid growth of engagement in the mining sector, Paydirt Media has launched its second Latin America Down Under … Continue reading
Three Weeks of Book Heaven starts today – find out where and when…
The Buenos Aires Book Fair opens today, with hundreds of stands and events The Buenos Aires Book Fair, the biggest event in the local book world (and one of the highlights of the Latin American editorial calendar) opens its doors … Continue reading
Paraguay – Reasons to Invest and live there
Paraguay recent election results has confirmed the business friendly environmental will continue. Paraguay produces the highest per capita surplus of electricity worldwide from the Itaipu Dam giving it a stable income base that is even stronger than agricultural exports. Construction Details The course … Continue reading
Paraguay will lead the way with 10% growth this year in Latin America
Latin America Economy to Grow 3.5% This Year, the UN Panel Says The forecasts are based on better economic performance by Brazil and Argentina, countries that in 2012 grew 0.9 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively Latin America and the Caribbean … Continue reading
The Legal System for Foreign Investors buying property in Paraguay
The Paraguayan Law N. 117/92 legislates the system of national and/or foreign investments ; it aims to stimulate and secure within a framework of full equality the National and/or Foreign investments, aiming at the promotion of the economic development of … Continue reading
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is running low on dollars to pay the nation’s bondholders.
J P Morgan reports that the Argentine Central bank reserves fell six percent in the first quarter, the most for the period in six years, and sank below $40 billion this month for the first time since 2007. As investors await a … Continue reading
Capitá Miní- One man’s story of his love of the Argentine Ibera
Mario Battiston born in Rosario’s city on May 3, 1944 After two years of military service in Marina he joined the Argentine Merchant Navy as Assistant of Mechanic, from 1967 on. Also in a foreign Merchant Navy as 3rd Technical … Continue reading
El Tigre of Argentina – A fisherman’s paradise
By Larry Larson – Professional Fishing Guide “Don’t cry for me Argentina. The truth is I never left you,” that’s how the song goes and I felt like I’d never left after looking through my passport, which contained 25 border crossing … Continue reading
Massive anti government protests in Argentina concern the Government
At the Casa Rosada yesterday a climate of concern about the massive anti-government demonstration over all of Argentina and in many other countries that Argentines live.. They estimated a smaller protest and had not anticipated that the demand for justice and against corruption … Continue reading
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The impunity of money-making Kirchnerites- Corruption kills in Argentina
When Nestor Kirchner was a young lawyer, he put the screws on people who were unable to keep up with their mortgage payments so he could buy their houses at knock-down prices because, as he later explained, he wanted to go into … Continue reading
MFS ally of the current Government in Argentina loses faith as Default Vultures Circle suggesting default
MFS Losing Faith in Argentina as Default Vultures Circle. MFS Investment Management, manager of the oldest U.S. mutual fund and an ally of the Argentine government in its legal fight against disgruntled creditors, is reducing holdings of the South American nation’s … Continue reading
Gold Oil and other hard commodities collapse due to slower Chinese growth
Gold headed for its biggest two-day drop in 30 years on Monday as funds accelerated their exits from the market, and investors also cut exposure to oil, copper and grain after underwhelming Chinese growth data. The precious metal slid further … Continue reading
New Zealand offers training opportunites for South American Agri Students
Rural training organisation National Trade Academy has welcomed the government’s push for closer ties with South America. “From our experience there are great opportunities in these markets, particularly for the export education and rural sectors,” says managing director LANZBC director … Continue reading
The World Celebrates Argentina’s Malbec Wine
No better excuse to lift a glass in a special toast! Continue reading
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The Economic Philosophy of the New Argentine Pope Francis
As Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, now known as Francis I, assumes leadership for the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics, we won’t presume to tell him how to think on matters religious. But for the sake of world markets, we hope … Continue reading
” Open veins of Latin America” A must read or anyone thinking on doing business or living in Latin America
This translated book begins with a forewords by left wing writer Isabel Allende, and here is just one quote from her introduction of the book: “His work is a mixture of meticulous detail, political conviction, poetic flair, and good storytelling.” The translation … Continue reading
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Paraguay’s soybean harvest to double, says USDA
Paraguay’s knack for volatile soybean production is going into overdrive this season, with the harvest set to end up near twice the level of last year’s, thanks to improved weather and agricultural techniques. The South American country has, thanks to … Continue reading
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GTSA Group Profile for South America
Gateway to South America is one of South America’s Southern Cone’s most experienced specialised real estate marketing companies with representation in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. We offer a comprehensive selection of rural, lifestyle and residential property throughout the … Continue reading
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Chile – Manuka Dairy Farm – One of the largest and most progressive in South America
Juan Carlos Petersen, chief executive of the mainly Kiwi-owned dairy company ManukaS. A, said the principles of grass-based dairy farming in Chile were the same as in NZ but the genetic lines were not there yet and it was still … Continue reading
Los Lagos de Chile – 10 Region centred on the city of Osorno
Osorno is a city and commune in southern Chile and capital of Osorno Province in the Los Lagos Region. It had a population of over 150,000. It is located 945 kilometres (587 mi) south of the national capital of Santiago, … Continue reading
Doug Casey: All Banks Are Bankrupt – Head to South America
L: Doug, there is considerable disagreement over the significance of the Cyprus crisis. A lot of people are saying that it’s just a flash in the pan; Cyprus is a small country, far off, and doesn’t really matter. Other people … Continue reading
Peru new Oasis in the Desert – The Olmos Project
Peru’s Olmos Valley might be a desert now, with rare rains and rivers that trickle to life for just a few months a year, but a radical engineering solution for water scarcity could soon create an agricultural bonanza here. Fresh water that … Continue reading
Investing in Mendoza: Interview with Carlos Troconis Consultant with GTSA – Argentina
Investing in a property abroad can feel like a daunting experience, Amanda Barnes talks to Venezuelen expat Carlos Troconis, co-founder of Pirka Group, representing Gateway to South America – Mendoza, (GTSA) to get the inside skinny on buying property in … Continue reading
With Chavez gone, what of ‘Chavismo’?
(Editor’s Note: This article was written by Michael Shifter and was published in Thomson Reuters on 7 March) “The End of the Chávez Era” That was the headline on Colombia’s major newspaper, El Tiempo, the day after Hugo Chávez’s death. … Continue reading
South America improves its record of human development with some surprising results
IF YOU look at countries’ social and economic progress since 1990, you will find that, in most cases, it is in line with their historic performance—with some important exceptions. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), over 40 countries … Continue reading
Powerful Reasons to Invest in Agro Pools in Argentina Paraguay Uruguay
Agro pools provide investors with the possibility to participate in a diversified pool of agricultural production. There are several reasons, both regarding macroeconomic variables and in respect to the particular of these vehicles which make them a compelling alternative for … Continue reading
Everything you need to Know about Agribusiness pools in Latin America
The following are a series of frequent questions and answers we have received from our customers regarding the main aspects of investing in Latin American agribusiness pools. How do these vehicles work? Investors pool the money via a trust, and … Continue reading
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Brazil’s High Flying Real Estate Prices Outpace All Countries
When it comes to rising housing prices, no country in the world beats Brazil. According to Knight Frank’s Global Real Estate Index, released this month, Brazil ranks No. 3 in the world and No. 1 in the Americas for rising home prices. Only … Continue reading
More German firms keen to invest in Brazil
Germany is keen to boost its already substantial investment in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio summer Olympics, the new president of the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce said here Monday. “There are many (German) companies, particularly small and … Continue reading
Argentine Easter Championship Super TC2000 motor racing in Buenos Aires Streets
For the second time after sixty years the city of Buenos Aires will organize a car race on a street circuit. This will occur when Super TC2000 strolls the city streets of Recoleta on the first date of the Argentine … Continue reading
The New Zealand Prime Minister visits one of the many 1,000′s of ha farmed by New Zealand dairy farmers in Chile
It was more El MacDonald than Old MacDonald when Prime Minister John Key paid a visit to a Kiwi-Chilean farm yesterday. He might have been about 9000km from New Zealand, but the lush green paddocks of Los Muermos, in southern … Continue reading
Argentina’s First Private Residence Club Unveiled, Residence Club of Argentina
Members Enjoy Luxurious Accommodations, Hotel Services and Country Club Privileges in Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Bariloche The Residence Club of Argentina (“RCA”), a new and innovative wine, sports and cultural society with luxurious accommodations in three diverse and exciting destinations, … Continue reading
Osorno Chile – The Center for Agricultural and Pastoral Farming
Contact the Gateway to South America team to learn about the best investment opportunities in the region. The company is a benchmark for foreign investors wishing to invest in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, providing expert advice on … Continue reading
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Which New Zealand Companies are making money in Latin America ?
When it comes to Latin America there are few New Zealand companies who know it as well as Tait Communications. The Christchurch-based business has been selling its products there for more than 25 years. So when Tait’s vice-president of sales for … Continue reading
If you are interested in Dairy Farming in Chile here is a list of websites you must study
International Organisations. BANCO MUNDIAL www.bancomundial.org FAO www.fao.org FEPALE www.fepale.org FMI www.imf.org IDF www.fil-idf.org OMC www.wto.org Information on Milk Production Agro sitio Argentina www.agrositio.com Agrodiario Argentina www.agrodiario.com.ar Agrodigital España www.agrodigital.com Conferencia Mundial de Leche en las escuelas www.schlmilkconference.com GTSA – … Continue reading
Peru invests in massive irrigation project to bring fresh water to its arid west coast
Next year, the Olmos Irrigation Project will start pumping billions of gallons of water onto a nearby 170-square-mile patch of desert in the Olmos Valley near the Pacific coast. The $500 million project is the most ambitious yet in a … Continue reading
Chilean Housing Prices Higher due a strong well managed economy
Global Property Guide Unlike many other countries around the world, Chile’s housing market did not suffer the ill effects of the global financial crisis and new reports show that house prices are strong, particularly in the capital of Santiago. The … Continue reading
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Outlaw Chinese fleets scoop squid from Argentine waters due to lack of protection
Argentina’s coast guard cutter Thompson fired warning shots at two Chinese trawlers, blocking their escape into international waters. Ten tons of squid were found in the holds of the Lu Rong Yu 6177 and 6178 after they were hauled into port. … Continue reading
Uruguay: From Crisis to Opportunity
Through 2005-2010, a range of World Bank initiatives effectively supported Uruguay’s successful efforts to consolidate economic and social recovery from a crisis in 2001-2002, which in turn drove down poverty rates, bolstered health reforms, and significantly reduced the national debt. … Continue reading
Uruguay is Going Green, Diversifying its Energy Mix using Windfarms
Uruguay is quickly turning into a leader in Latin America in terms of using its wind resources to fuel the economy. And it is using the revenue stream from carbon credits to catalyze the investment, the World Bank announced today. … Continue reading
Chile Wine Country Uncorked
Chile has long been a wine producing country since the first European settlers arrived in the mid-16th century. The original vines were brought by Catholic missionaries – of course they needed wine for sacramental purposes – via Peru, California and … Continue reading
Chile says “Instead of changing the world through revolution, we can change the world through innovation”
Start-Up Chile is a program created by the Chilean Government, executed by Corfo via InnovaChile, that seeks to attract early stage, high-potential entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups in Chile, using it as a platform to go global. The end goal of the accelerator … Continue reading
Reasons to Invest in Rio de Janeiro Brazil now
Brazil was awarded grade status in 2008 by Moody’s and Standard & Poor which have positioned the country on a foreign investment fast track attracting billions of dollars of foreign investment every year. A stable economy, falling interest rates and rising … Continue reading
A New Pope with Three Firsts – First South American Pope Ever – Jesuit – Habemus Papus
Three firsts for the new Pope: Argentine, Jesuit and his election by fellow cardinals was announced by twitter. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is a theological conservative with a strong social conscience, and a modest man who declined the archbishop’s luxurious residence … Continue reading
Chile will build the worlds largest telescope
The European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), costing more than €1bn, will capture the universe’s earliest moments The huge observatory, to be built in the Chilean Andes, will allow astronomers to capture images of the universe’s earliest moments. The giant eye … Continue reading
Argentina default averted for now but for how long ?
Christopher Spink IFR Assistant Editor A technical default by Argentina has been averted this month after a court order asked the sovereign to set out alternative ways of paying holdout creditors. The New York Appeals Court said on March 1 that the … Continue reading
Argentina’s Downward Spiral to financial collapse ?.
Sober Look The government’s mishandling of Argentina’s economy has hit new highs recently with the implementation of price controls on food. It is a notoriously ineffective policy that tends to create shortages and spawns black markets. International Affairs Review: – … Continue reading
Chilterra Dairy Farm in Chile. Another New Zealand Latin American Success Story
A Chilean farmer has given those on the New Zealand Prime Minister’s tour of Latin America an entertaining insight into farming in the country, saying when he first got involved with a New Zealand company, his father warned him “they … Continue reading
New Zealand and Latin America To Strengthen Trade Ties
The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is to lead a trade delegation to Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Brazil, in an effort to capitalize on trade opportunities and strengthen bilateral relations. Key’s trip will begin on March 4, and he … Continue reading
Peruvians Love Mining so why are they protesting ?
Some investors avoid Peru due to some bad press regarding mine protesters. Why because Peruvians are tired of being taken advantage of. But can you blame them ? The government has a regulation called canon minero. This rule stipulates that … Continue reading
Venezuela after Chávez – Peace or Social Unrest ? South America holds its breath
The Economist IN THE flesh he seemed indestructible. Hugo Chávez was not especially tall, but he was built like one of the tanks he once commanded. He was possessed of seemingly inexhaustible energy. He travelled incessantly, both around his vast … Continue reading
LANZBC Latin America New Zealand Business Council News Reprint
The Newsletter is pleased to publish an article by Geoffrey McRae, CEO of Gateway to South America on his experiences in establishing and running a business during the past ten years in Buenos Aires, Argentina and beyond. With a background in farming … Continue reading
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Latin America’s achievements and challenges
The achievements of democracy in Latin America, while simultaneously warning of the challenges that remain and that must be addressed in order to avoid stagnation in the current political process the region has been following in recent years, was highlighted … Continue reading
Peru’s agricultural sector to grow over 5% in 2013
Peru’s agricultural sector is expected to increase over 5 percent this year boosted by investments currently being made and despite natural disasters, the Minister of Agriculture Milton Von Hesse said Sunday. According to the Peruvian Ministry of Agriculture (Minag), the … Continue reading
Genetic Modified patents for Seeds put farmers in chokehold
NZ Herald A test case in the US Supreme Court challenges the monopoly on biotech patents by seed giants. 53 per cent of world seed sales are controlled by global seed giants Monsanto, DuPont and Syngenta90 per cent of the … Continue reading
Latin America’s search for regional integration
Although the global economic crisis continues to impact a significant number of countries in Latin America, the region is experiencing a Golden Age of economic growth and political stability. Favorable winds have been blowing across Latin America since 2003, “except … Continue reading
GTSA Founder nominated as a VIP Member of International Who’s Who
Geoffrey McRae of Buenos Aires has been named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who’s Who for Excellence in South American Real Estate Sales Geoffrey McRae is proud to be recognized by his peers and clients for his skills and experience … Continue reading
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Mining investment in Argentina grows 72% despite increased Country risk
Mining-related investments in Argentina increased a whopping 72% in 2012 compared to the previous year, according to local consultancy firm IES Online. Despite mounting government interventionism in the industry, foreign and local investors spent a total of $3.8 billion and … Continue reading
Argentina assesses its nuclear strengths
Argentina has a nuclear legacy more than half a century old and has supplied reactors to nations from Algeria to Australia in the past. It has embraced an ambitious multi billion-dollar expansion program spanning desalination and submarines and it hopes to cater to the … Continue reading
Brazil seeks recipe to attract investors at lower cost
(Editor’s Note: This article was written by Luciana Magalhaes and was published by Dow Jones BusinessNews on February 6) Brazil’s government is kicking off a global road show to attract close to $200 billion in investments to overhaul ports, roads, … Continue reading
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Argentina Heads for Solar Surge With Incentives
Argentina, which along with Venezuela has the least renewable energy in Latin America, is set to expand solar capacity as much as 35-fold as the government plans its first incentives for individual projects. International developers are planning plants in Argentina’s … Continue reading
Mining Snapshot of Australian Mining Companies in Latin America
Inca Minerals Inca Minerals has announced an exciting porphyry discovery at its Chanape tenement in Peru, a find that has also attracted very strong market interest. While Inca is still awaiting assays from its first two promising drill holes … Continue reading
Brazil: Nanny nation with the largest number of domestic servants in the world
At 7.2 million, Brazil has the largest number of domestic workers in the world, according to a 2013 report from the International Labour Organisation. While the report is based on estimates, and the data for China and India are unreliable, Brazil’s numbers … Continue reading
An Australian view of Latin America from a commercial point of view
At the time of writing this message I am half way through a month-long visit to Latin America and have already spent time in Colombia, Peru and Panama. It has been a hectic, but very productive visit and if I … Continue reading
GTSA searching for more Country Partners and Commission Brokers
Looking for a change – Join GTSA Company Description – Southern Cone Real Estate Specialists We are an independent company specialising in real estate brokerage and marketing advice for clients who wish to invest or sell properties in Argentina, Brazil, … Continue reading
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The Carlyle Group Raises $308M For Peru Fund
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) today announced it has raised $308 million for Carlyle Peru Fund, L.P. and its parallel vehicles, extending the South America investment presence the firm established five years ago. The Fund will … Continue reading
Uruguay to Export Large Volumes of Wine to Russia
Uruguay will export 20 million liters of wine in the harvest of 2013, said Jose Maria Lez, president of the National Viniculture Institute, who attended Prodexpo fair in Moscow. The official said that export to Russia is on the rise … Continue reading
Chilean, U.S. Firms to Build Latin America’s Largest Solar Plant
Chilean mining company CAP and U.S.-based SunEdison have signed a deal to build a 100 MW solar plant in the Atacama Desert, a project touted as the biggest of its kind in Latin America and also one of the world’s … Continue reading
Philippine companies encouraged to invest in Peru’s core sectors
Lima, (ANDINA). Philippine businesses have been invited to invest in Peru’s core sector such as mining, manufacturing and tourism by a leading member of the Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac). Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) is a regional bloc among whose members … Continue reading
New GTSA logo for Corporate Sponsorship within the Southern Cone
This year we have committed to a number of sponsorship opportunities which range from charitable to commercial. We have had this logo designed with this in mind.
The current Uruguayan government is in deep crisis over Land and Tax Reform
“The Uruguayan government in deep crisis”, admits President Mujica with a split cabinet with two competing economic ideas following an open clash between his ministers that called for an urgent meeting of the cabinet and half way had to be … Continue reading
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In Argentina Patience is a Virtue plus USD dollars at the ready
In spite of the global recoil from Argentina’s unorthodox management of it’s economy ( some would irresponsible lunacy ) there are strong investment opportunities for the astute and patient. The past few years have seen Brazil , Peru and Colombia as favorite locations for new investment capital. Most of this … Continue reading
Trump to Build $100 Million Residential Tower in Punta del Este Uruguay in 2013
Two offspring of Donald Trump launched Tuesday in Punta del Este a $100-million building development with which the U.S. magnate plans to mark “a before and after” of the famous Uruguayan seaside resort. Located on Playa Brava beach, Torre Trump … Continue reading
Luxury destination Punta del Este in Uruguay resort is clouded by credit crunch in Argentina
Every summer, Argentines flock to Uruguay’s glamorous Punta del Este beach resort to get tanned and be seen. But this season, currency controls in Argentina are keeping some visitors away and forcing others to tighten their belts. Dollars are widely … Continue reading
Uruguay’s top court throws out new tax on big land holdings
Uruguay’s Supreme Court has thrown out a controversial tax on large land holdings in the South American beef and soy producer, saying on Saturday the levy introduced in 2011 was unconstitutional. Justices thought the new tax overlapped with existing ones … Continue reading
Argentina’s wine industry has worldwide acclaim
Argentina has built up a world-class wine industry, luring a flood of wine tourists, but boosting the quality quotient is still keeping its winemakers hard at work. The century-old industry, with its heart in the Mendoza area in the southwest, … Continue reading
Peru tipped to be copper superpower by 2025
Peru can come close to match neighbouring Chile in terms of copper production by 2025 if the proposed mining investments are made over the next ten years, according to British newspaper Financial Times. “If Peru receives all the investments it … Continue reading