El Gazettario
Insight Americas
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August 27, 2026
Digital Euro Advances as European Parliament Backs Negotiations — A Signal for South America's CBDC Debate
Economy

Digital Euro Advances as European Parliament Backs Negotiations — A Signal for South America's CBDC Debate

South America's Intangible Economy: Brazil and the Region Face a Knowledge-Investment Reckoning
Economy

South America's Intangible Economy: Brazil and the Region Face a Knowledge-Investment Reckoning

Brazil and the Intangible Economy: How South America Is Navigating the Global Shift to Knowledge-Based Growth
Economy

Brazil and the Intangible Economy: How South America Is Navigating the Global Shift to Knowledge-Based Growth

Economy

Digital Euro Advances as European Parliament Backs Negotiations — A Signal for South America's CBDC Debate

The European Parliament has voted to enter formal negotiations on the creation of a digital euro, approving key privacy protections, mandatory business acceptance, and a cap on individual holdings. The move adds fresh mo…

Renata Solórzano
August 18, 2026
Digital Euro Advances as European Parliament Backs Negotiations — A Signal for South America's CBDC Debate
Economy

South America's Intangible Economy: Brazil and the Region Face a Knowledge-Investment Reckoning

Global investment in intangible assets crossed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, and new data from WIPO confirm Brazil's place among the world's largest such investors — but the broader South American picture reveals a region still working out how to compete in an economy increasingly built on software, data, and ideas rather than machinery and buildings.

Economy

Brazil and the Intangible Economy: How South America Is Navigating the Global Shift to Knowledge-Based Growth

A landmark WIPO and Luiss Business School report reveals that global intangible investment surpassed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, with Brazil ranking among the world's largest investors in intellectual property, software, and R&D. The findings raise urgent questions about whether South America's broader region can convert this momentum into lasting competitive advantage.

Economy

Technology and Innovation Emerge as Central Pillars of South America's Economic Strategy

Governments and private sectors across South America are increasingly turning to technological development and innovation ecosystems to drive long-term economic growth. The region faces both structural challenges and significant opportunities as it works to diversify away from commodity-dependent economies.

Economy

South America's Digital Economy Gains Ground Across Key Sectors

Countries across South America are accelerating their adoption of digital technologies, reshaping industries from agriculture to financial services. The shift reflects both public investment in infrastructure and growing private sector demand for tech-driven solutions.

Economy