by Gabriela | Oct 27, 2014 | Doing business, Uruguay
Current Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has won the presidential elections in Brazil by a very close margin (3%, which is roughly the population of the whole of Uruguay, to put things into perspective). So what does this mean to you? Practically speaking, British...
by Gabriela | Oct 4, 2014 | General
Passport, adaptors, foreign currency, all packed strategically so that I can get on with work even if the airline decides to misplace one of my suitcases. I’ve run through the itinerary many times in my head, all meetings have been confirmed, hotels and flights...
by Gabriela | Sep 23, 2014 | Argentina, Manufacturing
Isn’t that a revelation? If you have dealt with Argentina in the last few years, in food technology or any other product areas, you will know how tricky it is. One of the most protectionist countries in the world, Argentina is a minefield for exporters from all over...
by Gabriela | Sep 14, 2014 | Doing business
It’s a tricky and sensitive subject. As a Uruguayan who lived in Edinburgh four fantastic years with her English husband, the referendum is close to my heart. Whatever happens next week, these are just some thoughts for Scottish exporters on doing business with Latin...
by Gabriela | Sep 10, 2014 | Chile
Believe me, travelling to Santiago de Chile is something I always look forward to. Just over two hours away from Montevideo (where I’ve been based since January 2013), there’s a lot of business to be done in Chile’s efficient capital. However, something that will no...
