Despite vaccination campaigns and lockdowns, the saying “When Brazil sneezes, South America has the flu” is confirmed.

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.

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

LADW Chairman Andreas Renschler and BDI President Dieter Kempf meet General Hamilton Mourão in Natal.

Governor Doria and delegation visit Germany.

In his opinion piece, LADW chairman Andreas Renschler takes a look at the situation in Latin America.

Shortly after the electoral count, LADW Chairman Andreas Renschler commented on the severely polarising election in a FAZ guest article.