Macri Ready for Midterms
The early signs suggest that the coming mid-term elections could favour Argentina’s pro-business government, write Control Risks Analysts Marcelo Sumi and Thomaz Favaro…
The early signs suggest that the coming mid-term elections could favour Argentina’s pro-business government, write Control Risks Analysts Marcelo Sumi and Thomaz Favaro…
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s first year as Peru’s president has seen him tested by man and nature, while investors are still waiting for his economic promises to be delivered...
Brazil’s ongoing corruption scandal claimed its highest-profile victim, when former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sentenced to ten years in jail for corruption...
In the long-run peace will be good for business but companies need to be prepared for increased tax liabilities and integrity risks, writes Sergio Guzmán, Control Risks principal Colombia, Bolivia and Suriname analyst…
China has become an increasingly important player in Latin America. Now the ‘One Belt, One Road’ infrastructure initiative could boost its presence in the region even further…
Investment in Chilean copper and gold projects slowed in recent years but a flurry of recent deals suggests that life is returning to the country's mining sector, writes Paul Harris in Santiago…
Brazilian president Michel Temer is facing political challenges that threaten to derail his radical austerity programme. LatAm INVESTOR investigates the impact for investors...
A partial recount confirmed Lenin Moreno's tight victory in a controversial presidential election. LatAm INVESTOR investigates the impact on investors...
The recent launch of Peru's first Asset Management Association is the latest sign that the country's capital markets are finally catching up with the economy's strong growth. LatAm INVESTOR investigates the opportunities for investors...
Rooting out corruption may lead to delays in 2017 but in the long-term it will create a level playing field for new actors in Peru's most exciting investment story...
Precious metal investors are heading to Colombia and Ecuador, with each country showing that they can handle modern, large-scale mining projects...
Simon Whistler, Principal at Control Risks, identifies the potential pitfalls facing investors in the region over the coming year...
Mauricio Macri got off to a quick start in his first year as Argentine president but in 2017 we will see if he can keep the reform momentum going...
Mexico has been hit by a sluggish economy, widespread protests and the threat of reduced trade with its most important partner. LatAm INVESTOR investigates the impact for investors...
Brazil began the biofuel boom, now the arrival of second-generation technology has given the country a chance to regain leadership…
Investors that can manage the risks will find major opportunities in Mexico’s emerging renewable energy sector, writes Lourdes Pintado, Control Risks Associate Analyst, Mexico…
Just two months after Colombia’s electorate upset expectations and voted to reject a peace deal with the Farc, Congress has passed a compromise agreement…
Investors like Brazilian president Michael Temer’s radical measures to solve Brazil’s struggling public finances. It remains to be seen if it will work...