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.

Brazilian Vice President Mourão talks with LADW about economic cooperation, climate and the EU-Mercosur agreement.

The OECD has just noted that among the world’s largest economies, Brazil is the country with the most signs of expansion in August – after China.

More and more states in Latin America are returning to normality. Financial investors appear to be banking on an economic recovery.

The loss of soft power will cost Brazil, and thus all of South America, dearly. It will take decades to make up for this loss of confidence.

LADW Chairman Andreas Renschler evaluates the troubled times in Latin America.

German-Brazilian Economic Meeting from 15 to 17 September 2019 in Natal, Brazil.