Mexico’s economy is the second largest in Latin America after Brazil and is ranked 15th in the world in terms of GDP. The IMF forecasts Mexico’s economy will grow by 2.3% in 2018 and 3% in 2019. Against the backdrop of critical national elections and the ongoing renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, 2018 are 2019 are likely to be a turbulent year for Mexico. In spite of thi
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The oil and gas industry has historically been Trinidad and Tobago’s primary economic engine, but it has faced challenges in the low-price environment of 2014-16. Strategic decisions are now required across the entire value chain, from incentivising upstream production to improving refinery profitability in the mid-stream and boosting capacity utilisation downstream. After facing pressing short-
Over the last decade Peru has consistently been the fastest-growing economy in Latin America, and unlike some of its neighbours, has been remarkably resilient to global headwinds, registering positive growth rates for an uninterrupted 18 years through to 2016. While the pace of growth has slowed as the long commodities boom ebbed after 2012, Peru recorded an average annual growth rate of 5.9% in 2
As operators strive to enhance their offers in a growing array of services, the telecommunications market is going through intense growth. Investing heavily on infrastructure deployment to improve service quality, government bodies and private operators are pushing for the development of the sector. Increasing convergence of telecommunications services is prompting the rise of triple play. Growing…
The rapid expansion of internet connections in Colombia, combined with the growing demand for multi-platform communication strategies, is strengthening online media outlets in the country. Much of it has been driven by the explosion in the use of social media, especially among the country’s youth. However, the online media sector is also being galvanised by the move from established media products…
The regulatory environment for telecommunications has become increasingly stringent over recent years, as authorities increase their efforts to create a more levelled competitive landscape. As mobile telecommunications services also expand rapidly, issues relating to pricing, competition and quality have become centrally linked to economic policy and the government’s goal on greater connectivity.…
As the country continues to benefit from macro-economic stability, Colombia’s IT sector is increasingly becoming an intrinsic part of society. Growth is currently driven by better economic performance. A series of government measures are also improving market conditions for IT firms. On the consumer side, Colombia’s Vive Digital plan is not only enhancing connectivity levels of the population,…
Interview:Alberto Samuel Yohai Why is it important for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to use technology in their production processes? ALBERTO SAMUEL YOHAI: When we look at the number of SMEs demanding ICT services, we see that the figures are still negligible. According to a study we performed together with a Colombian think tank by the name of Fedesarrollo, by the end of 2013…
The potential for growth in the cultural sector is enormous, and Colombia offers numerous investment opportunities in this area. While other Latin American capitals like Buenos Aires have more than 300 theatres, for example, Bogotá has only 30. To promote the construction of infrastructure for the arts, we created a law of public performances, which envisages a 100% tax exemption for private investors…
