In the mid-20th century, Argentina was a tantalising draw for investors and talent fleeing post-war Europe. However, questionable financial management in the 1990s led to excessive volumes of debt, hyperinflation and an unprecedented currency crisis. But in only two decades, Argentina has returned as a new focus of investors and companies. The newly elected government is working to recover the interest of American and European companies.
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After a political transition that threatened business confidence and investment projects, Peru’s economic outlook has improved considerably. As one of South America’s top performers due to its structural reforms and fiscal discipline, Peru is seeing an economic rebound due to rising commodity prices and its export-oriented mining sector. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministerio de...
With an average growth rate of 5.9% over the past decade, Peru’s economy has consistently outperformed most regional neighbours. Politically, the country has recently emerged from a period of instability and security concerns to rank among the top investment destinations in the developing world. That said, corruption continues to be a concern, particularly in the wake of several recent...
With a new administration in place, local and international players in Peru have regained optimism. As one of South America’s top performers due to its reforms and fiscal discipline, the country is benefiting from rising commodity prices and an export-oriented mining sector. In addition, 2018 brought increased public expenditure, with notable rises in the budgets for education, health, infrastructure and reconstruction.
With a rich mining history, an unrivalled location both for exporters and companies serving the domestic market, and escaping relatively unscathed from the drug-trafficking violence that afflicts other parts of Mexico, Hidalgo has the tools to flourish, despite being one of the less developed states in the country. Hidalgo’s current government has looked to accelerate efforts to attract...
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