by Gabriela | Mar 26, 2014 | Uruguay
Worry not. I will not discuss fashion itself here. I’m definitely not a fashionista, and I am not a fashion economist (yes, they exist). But when you get invited to a fashion design event that nurtures new talent in your beloved country, and when that event is...
by Gabriela | Mar 13, 2014 | Mercosur, Uruguay
Hugo Swire, the FCO’s Minister for Latin America, was here in Uruguay yesterday with a busy agenda in between visits to Chile and Peru. I had the pleasure of attending an event at the British Embassy in Uruguay centred around a presentation by PWC on an upcoming...
by Gabriela | Mar 1, 2014 | Argentina, Chile, Doing business, Uruguay
Happy New Year! Yes, it’s March. And if you live in Uruguay (or in Argentina, Brazil or Chile, actually), you will know what I mean. The year starts in March, there’s no question about it. You don’t agree? Let me explain. December: schools finish in mid December, it’s...
by Gabriela | Jan 27, 2014 | Uruguay
In a recent blog post we unveiled the top 4 British brands we spotted recently in Punta del Este, a beautiful premium resort in the Atlantic coast of Uruguay. Punta del Este is in itself an attractive market to explore for some niche products and services, but it can...
by Gabriela | Jan 21, 2014 | Argentina, Mercosur, Uruguay
Punta del Este is one of the most upmarket and glamorous resorts of South America. A truly international place with outstanding natural beauty, “Punta” is one place not to miss if interested in luxury/high-end consumer segments. I visited Punta del Este last Saturday...
by Gabriela | Jan 13, 2014 | Uruguay
Despite its population of just 3.3million, Uruguay will punch well above its weight in 2014, with high expectations politically, economically and in the World Cup. 2014 promises to be a big year for little Uruguay 2013 has been a big year for Uruguay. Making your...
