by Gabriela | Oct 2, 2016 | Energy, mining & infrastructure, Uruguay
Uruguay is to invest up to USD 400m in infrastructure work, reported El País last week. Between 2016 and 2107, Uruguay’s “Transport and Public Works” Minister, Víctor Rossi, estimates that around 132 infrastructure projects will take place involving 5,857km of...
by Gabriela | Sep 26, 2016 | Agrifood, cannabis, forestry, Trade Shows, Uruguay
It’s been a busy few weeks full of trade shows in Latin America. I’ve shared with you some notes and pictures from the rural shows in Argentina (also from a not-that-unrelated food processing show there) and Paraguay, and my native Uruguay couldn’t...
by Gabriela | Sep 26, 2016 | Argentina, Manufacturing, Trade Shows
Travelling to Buenos Aires is always a pleasure, and TecnoFidta is one of the trade shows that makes a trip across the River Plate totally worthwhile. A “proper” trade show, well organised and really busy this year, TecnoFidta is organised by Messe Frankfurt and...
by Gabriela | Sep 18, 2016 | Energy, mining & infrastructure, Peru, Trade Shows
If Peru is one of the South American countries with the highest forecast GDP growth for this year (IMF), then understanding its mining sector, key to its economy, is critical for exporters. Mining not only demands diggers, helmets, drills and engineers, it is also a...
by Gabriela | Aug 27, 2016 | Software & fintech, Trade Shows
Practical tips Last time, we discussed opportunities for exporters around financial inclusion in Latin America. With only a few weeks to go to CLEIF, the region’s main annual conference covering financial inclusion and financial education, let’s cover some top tips on...
