Investors are showing a surprisingly high level of interest in new concessions. The government now wants to increase the proportion of private participation in them.

The country is currently readjusting its position in global politics. This could become a strategic advantage for the most important investment location for the German economy in South America.

Despite rising public debt, Latin America’s largest economy is approaching investment grade – a good sign for the entire region.

The Brazilian economy is once again performing significantly better than expected. Nevertheless, financial investors remain cautious in the face of rising government spending.

At present, China could significantly expand its political influence in South America. There are a number of important events coming up in the second half of the year.

Venezuela’s economy could boom in the near future. But this requires the rule of law.

One of the smallest countries in South America is growing at a breathtaking pace. It has overtaken Germany in terms of per capita income. Global industrial groups are very interested in gaining a foothold there.

The country has the largest lithium reserves in the world. However, Western companies have not yet been able to get their hands on them. Companies from China and Russia are further ahead. Now Bolivia could become part of the BRICS.

The future president and her party will have more power than most of her predecessors. The financial markets are reacting nervously to this. German companies continue to back the country.

After Europe and North America, it remains the region with the highest density of democracy in the world. However, the lack of security is the main reason why authoritarian governments are tolerated.