Good growth forecasts give hope for the region, but political factors, rising inflation or falling commodity prices could cloud the picture.

Beijing is cleverly using the issue of sustainability to fill the gap left by Europe’s unwillingness to engage in dialogue. Can the EU afford that?

There is a paradox: The region is the most important supplier of food to the world market – but its own population can afford it less and less.

Interim conclusion after two and a half years of new government in Latin America’s two most important locations for German companies.

However, this new generation of leftists – unlike its predecessors in the 2000s – would have fewer resources at its disposal.

Corporations and states in the region can usually obtain credit abroad without any problems. Nevertheless, financing could become more difficult.

In Ecuador and Peru, elections have now been held. The Brazilian government successfully auctioned off licenses for airports, rail lines and ports.

The numbers of new infections and deaths are reaching record levels. The government’s crisis management puts also the Real under pressure.

Countries such as Chile, Brazil and Mexico are ahead of most others in terms of vaccinations. Now, the only thing that must not stop is the supply of vaccines.

Companies that want to remain competitive in South America will have to invest heavily. Some don’t want to risk that in view of the unclear scenario.