The EU-Mercosur agreement will also benefit consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises in particular.

A more agile funder with more risk appetite and capital would be an asset to the region.

BDI and SOFOFA sign Memorandum of Understanding.

Growth prospects are dimming, but the region is already much further ahead than Europe or the USA in fighting inflation.

Ahead of the constitutional decision in Chile and the elections in Brazil, investors are hesitant to commit. The outlook for growth is also gloomy.

In times of inflation, bitter experience has probably led to early countermeasures being taken there.

Nevertheless, investors seem to choose the region because of the size of the domestic markets.

If the region can become an attractive alternative by improving the business climate, infrastructure, and logistics.

Politics, diplomacy and business toasted the region at the LADW evening reception.

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