Colombia now ranks third behind only Brazil and Mexico for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Is record US FDI a win for Trump?
The US witnessed its largest ever inflow of greenfield foreign investment in 2017, but whether this result can be linked to President Trump’s policies is debatable.
Mexico’s Obrador presidency: the FDI implications
Andrés Manuel López Obrador has won Mexico’s presidential elections, ending almost three decades of centre-right technocratic administrations and, according to the latest polls, shifting the balance of power in Congress decisively to the left. Sebastian Shehadi reports on what analysts believe this will mean for FDI.
El Salvador seeks to ride an investment wave
Not satisfied with a tourism industry largely built around surfing, El Salvador is hoping its hard-won political stability and skilled workforce can help the country become a future investment magnet. Michael Deibert reports.
JinkoSolar chooses Jacksonville as its place in the sun
Renewable energy specialist JinkoSolar has faced down Donald Trump’s tariff on solar panels made outside the US and chosen Jacksonville, Florida as the location of its new facility. Karen E Thuermer reports.
Uruguay central bank governor takes positive view of China's Latam influence
On his return from an official visit to Beijing, Uruguay’s central bank governor Mario Bergara catches up with Jacopo Dettoni to discuss China’s growing influence in Latin America.
Central bank chief hails a new chapter for Honduras
Efforts to improve Honduras's economy and security situation have made it a more attractive prospect for foreign investors, says Wilfredo Cerrato.
Dallas Fed chief: immigrants crucial to US workforce
Any effort to constrain US immigration is likely to dent growth, warns Robert Kaplan, CEO and president of the Dallas Fed.
Panama looks to cash in on growing China links
Interest from Chinese investors has rapidly grown in Panama since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 2017. Now negotiations for a free-trade agreement are about to begin, feeding expectations of mounting business opportunities across the board, as Jacopo Dettoni reports.
Costa Rica backs people power as Industry 4.0 challenges loom
Costa Rica has transformed its economy from one based around agriculture to a much more diverse offering. However, the challenges presented by Industry 4.0, and the automation of jobs that will come with it, pose a whole new set of questions for the country, as Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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