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Argentina Mid-2024 Outlook: Drastic Changes—and Opportunity—in the Drive for Foreign Investment

“The changes our country needs are drastic,” Argentina’s new president Javier Milei declared shortly after being elected in late 2023. What happened next certainly lived up to this promise. Under what France 24 called “an all-out fiscal austerity program,” aiming to eliminate the deficit and tame chronic inflation, Milei’s government put infrastructure and public works

BRICS Expansion, Argentina, and a Shifting Global Order

During a time of year known for accepting invitations, Argentina turned one down—a hand-delivered invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping to join a select group of nations known as the BRICS. On November 30, Diana Mondino, who is now the Foreign Minister in Javier Milei’s new administration, issued a short but powerful statement on social

Sustainable Business Opportunities of All Sizes in Latin America

If your business objective in 2024 is to do well while doing good for our planet, there’s one region in particular that’s rich with resources, innovation, determination, and motivation. “Although Latin America and the Caribbean are only responsible for 8 percent of global emissions, they have a huge potential to invest and seize opportunities to

The Future of EVs is in LATAM: Quantum Co-founder Carlos Soruco Shares His Thoughts

“Look out, Telsa,” the Wall Street Journal announced in April. “High in the Andes, the electric-vehicle revolution has arrived.” But breaking new ground as Bolivia’s first EV manufacturer is just the start of Quantum Motor’s ambitions. We’re honored to have co-founder Carlos Soruco share his perspectives on EVs, lithium, and micromobility overall in Latin America.

What Javier Milei’s Presidency Means for Your Latin American Business Strategy

The votes are in, and Javier Milei is Argentina’s new president. The election made headlines worldwide, as did Milei’s plans to reconstruct the nation’s economy through bold moves like slashing public spending by 15 percent, abolishing the central bank, and switching the nation’s official currency from the peso to the United States dollar. Milei’s surprise