The chances of this are good. Global interest in the region is growing and it remains stable in a world of increasing crises.

President Lula in particular is strongly committed to achieving a result. Will the EU go along?

Guyana, Brazil and Argentina are increasing production, while Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela are losing ground.

The country could benefit more than almost any other from the changes in geopolitics and the energy transition. But this requires a clear reform course.

One against all: Argentina is fighting over water rights on the Río Paraná. After the upcoming elections there, it could become even more difficult to find a common position.

…but with only a third of the population”. Megainvestor Claure believes the region could be in for its best years in a long time.

Latin America’s business cities are expensive by international standards – but at the same time offer only medium quality of life.

The chancellor’s trip paves the way for closer cooperation with the long-neglected region.

For Brazil, Argentina and Chile, but also for the German economy, the trip sends an important signal.

Mercosur was divided at the most recent summit. Brazil urgently needs to provide impetus for a new integration of South America.