Why do Italians often beat Brits in Latin America?

Our clients always value straightforward and honest feedback, and comments don’t come any sharper than Manuel Alves’, an expert in international business who I met on LinkedIn commenting on this recent Times article on Latin America. Manuel has 18 years’ international...

Do people in Uruguay own dishwashers?

As an economist, large-scale housing surveys fascinate me. As someone who supports British companies looking into Latin American markets, mainly through market research, I find it amazing just how important it is to really grasp how people live in your target markets...

Brexit Britain – Five Tips for Goods Traders

Regardless of the type of Brexit agreed, the withdrawal from the European Union will obviously have a significant impact on those with interests in the EU, and the 60+ countries with whom the EU has negotiated advantageous terms. While the politicians discuss...

Lots about Logistics in Latin America

I was delighted to be invited by Santander and the Department for International Trade in the East of England to present to regional companies about opportunities in four Latin American countries (Chile, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay) in three specific sectors (agritech,...

12 ways to divide South America

I admit it, I’m a big fan of maps. So when I spotted these (hugely controversial) ones (thanks, Laurence!), I thought I had to share them with you. They are not 100% accurate, of course, and I don’t think they were meant to be. The author (“Loco Luis”)...

What to expect from Latin America in 2018

“Economic growth in Latin America sped up in the third quarter, as the long-awaited recovery takes hold. Preliminary data reveals that regional GDP expanded 1.7% annually in Q3, above Q2’s 1.1% rise and the strongest rate of growth since Q1 2014. The economy puts last...