Global Patent Filings Rise on Digital and Semiconductor Surge — South America Watches from the Sidelines
International patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty rose 0.7% in 2025 to 275,900 filings, driven by strong growth in digital communication and semiconductor technologies. The figures highligh…
Intellectual Property in Sports Is Booming — and South America Has a Stake in the Game
GenAI Patent Surge: What the Global Race Means for South America's Innovation Ambitions
Honduras Positions Itself as a Growing Hub for Regional Investment
Oil Wealth and Foreign Investment Drive Guyana's Rapid Economic Ascent
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Global Patent Filings Rise on Digital and Semiconductor Surge — South America Watches from the Sidelines
International patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty rose 0.7% in 2025 to 275,900 filings, driven by strong growth in digi…
Latin American Tech Firms Set Sights on Global Markets
A growing number of technology companies headquartered in South America are expanding operations into North America, Europe, and Asia. The shift refle…
Mexico Strengthens Commercial Ties Throughout the Western Hemisphere
Mexico has been advancing a series of trade initiatives designed to deepen economic relationships with nations across North, Central, and South America. These efforts reflect a broader strategy to diversify trade partner…
Guyana Channels Oil Revenues Into Roads, Power, and Infrastructure Renewal
Guyana has accelerated investments across its energy and infrastructure sectors as revenues from offshore oil production continue to grow. The governm…
Nearshoring Drives a New Wave of Investment and Opportunity Across South America
As global companies seek alternatives to distant supply chains, South American nations are positioning themselves as competitive nearshoring destinati…
Foreign Investment Flows Into South America as Global Firms Seek New Frontiers
Multinational corporations across technology, energy, and agriculture sectors have accelerated their expansion into South American markets in recent years. The region's combination of natural resources, growing consumer …
Digital Commerce Reshapes Retail Landscape Across South America
Online shopping adoption has expanded rapidly across South American markets, driven by rising smartphone penetration and improving logistics infrastru…
Capital Flows Into South America as Investors Target Energy, Tech, and Agriculture
Several South American economies have recorded notable increases in foreign direct investment, driven by demand for natural resources, expanding digit…
Argentine Companies Restructure Operations Amid Persistent Economic Pressure
Businesses across Argentina's private sector have been restructuring supply chains, renegotiating contracts, and pivoting toward export markets as the country navigates prolonged currency volatility and inflationary cycl…
Dominican Republic Emerges as a Growing Hub for Regional and Foreign Investment
The Dominican Republic has seen a sustained increase in commercial activity driven by foreign direct investment, free trade zones, and expanding infra…
Latin America's Tech Startups Draw Sustained Investment From Global Venture Capital
A growing number of technology companies based in South America have reached unicorn status, attracting the attention of major international investors…
