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Econ Americas provides analysis of financial economics in the Americas. We have experience in policy research and media, and we have a passion for market innovation and competitive governance. To learn about our services visit our website: econamericas.com/
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Honduran Startup Cities Race to Prove Worth

Econ AmericasOct 07, 2021

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What Ecuador Needs to Tap into Her Mining Potential | Gabriela Guerrero
Apr 14, 202230:08
What Works in Latin America's Emerging Carbon Markets I Justin Cochrane

What Works in Latin America's Emerging Carbon Markets I Justin Cochrane

Conservation efforts in Latin America still need a lot of support and incentives in the private sector, and carbon markets are touted as a way to provide much-needed incentives for conservation. Justin Cochrane, director and CEO of Carbon Streaming, explains what carbon credits are and how they offer value to landowners while protecting forests and reducing carbon emissions at the same time.


Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2022/03/what-works-in-latin-americas-emerging-carbon-markets/

Mar 08, 202216:29
How Miami Startups Offer Exposure to Latin America
Feb 07, 202217:30
What Works Better than Checkbook Diplomacy in LatAm

What Works Better than Checkbook Diplomacy in LatAm

Mining gets a bad rap in Latin America due to its environmental and social impact. Ivan Bebek, a veteran mining executive with extensive business experience in the region, explains how a new generation of firms have turned the page on checkbook diplomacy and instead work out tailored solutions with local communities.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2022/01/what-works-better-checkbook-diplomacy-in-latam

Jan 18, 202224:09
What Latin America Needs to Attract Mining Capital

What Latin America Needs to Attract Mining Capital

Mining is a major source of foreign direct investment in Latin America. Mark Brennan, a Colombia-born mining executive with 30 years of financing and operating experience in the Americas and Europe, explains how countries with rich deposits can attract responsible investors.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/12/what-latin-america-mining-capital-attract

Dec 16, 202123:49
Brazil’s Rocky Road to Economic Reform

Brazil’s Rocky Road to Economic Reform

The Bolsonaro administration in Brazil had campaigned on major pension,  tax, and privatization reforms. Maurício Bento, an economist with the  São Paulo Court of Accounts and with the Property Rights Alliance,  explains which ones have succeeded, which ones have not, and why.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/11/brazil-economic-reform-rocky-road/

Nov 08, 202134:27
Honduran Startup Cities Race to Prove Worth

Honduran Startup Cities Race to Prove Worth

The Honduran startup cities—autonomous jurisdictions known as Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDEs)—have barely gotten off the ground and are already facing one of their largest hurdles: elections. Guillermo Peña, a political analyst, entrepreneur, and technical secretary for the Orquídea ZEDE, explains the opposition to ZEDEs and how they could boost investment in Honduras.


Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/10/honduran-startup-cities-zedes-race-prove-worth/

Oct 07, 202140:01
Ecuador Back on the Radar of Investors

Ecuador Back on the Radar of Investors

The new Guillermo Lasso administration is injecting optimism into Ecuador. Juan Fernando Carpio, an economics instructor and business consultant, believes long-term investment is on the rise, although key reforms are required to unleash the dollarized economy’s full potential.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/09/ecuador-investors-back-on-the-radar 

Sep 01, 202145:48
Why Mexico Leads FDI in Latin America

Why Mexico Leads FDI in Latin America

In 2020, Mexico surpassed Brazil as the largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Latin America. For Rafael Ramírez de Alba,  an economics professor and experienced financial consultant, there are  plenty of investment opportunities in the auto industry, agriculture,  construction, and tech.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/08/why-mexico-fdi-leads-latin-america/

Aug 04, 202130:40
What Investors Want to See from Bolivia
Jul 07, 202120:45
Latin American Tax Havens and Tax Hells

Latin American Tax Havens and Tax Hells

Governments across the world are reversing a decades-long trend of low corporate taxation. Martín Litwak, an expert in wealth and fund structuring, explains what this means for Latin American tax havens and tax hells.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/06/latin-american-tax-havens-tax-hells/

Jun 17, 202124:14
How Free Trade Zones Built Panama
May 06, 202125:22
Latin America’s Thirst for Cryptoassets

Latin America’s Thirst for Cryptoassets

In most developed countries, cryptoassets are mainly speculation assets. In Latin America, on the other hand, they function as money and cross-border payment vehicles. Cristóbal Pereira, a Chilean entrepreneur and financial educator, explains the crypto industry’s potential for the millions of unbanked and underbanked.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/04/cryptoassets-in-latin-america-thirst/

Apr 06, 202124:03
Cannabis and Real-Estate Investments in Colombia

Cannabis and Real-Estate Investments in Colombia

Colombia is a success story in Latin America: a country that has left rampant violence behind and now attracts high levels of foreign investment. Jorge Castro, a Colombian businessman and financial consultant, describes opportunities in real estate and other promising industries such as fintech and cannabis.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/03/cannabis-real-estate-investments-in-colombia/

Mar 02, 202128:31
Why Invest in Latin America in 2021

Why Invest in Latin America in 2021

Real negative interest rates in much of the developed world are pushing investors to look for yields in emerging markets. What does Latin America have to offer? Fergus Hodgson, the director of Econ Americas, joins us for our inaugural podcast episode.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/02/why-invest-in-latin-america-in-2021/

Feb 02, 202126:44