The industrial production statistics released by Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática (INEGI) for the month of March indicate a continued deceleration in the mining sector, a recovery in the construction sector, and significant growth in the manufacturing sector. 

Around 7,500 small and medium sized companies closed in Argentina over the past two and a half years.

A new technology, Blockchain, may help Peruvian startups raise capital by using their own cryptocurrency to be bought similarly to issuing stock.

Colombia’s longest tunnel is being constructed with the help of robots.

Correios, the state-owned courier delivery services company, is planning to shut down 513 stores and fire over five thousand employees in the next few months.

The Mexican wine industry has decided to invest 10 billion pesos over the next 10 to 15 years to increase production and promotion of the beverage.

The Venezuelan government authorized the opening of exchange houses to control the impact of family remittances that come from abroad.

In attempts to recover consumer buyer power, the Venezuelan government has significantly increased the minimum wage.

The campaign to increase tourism in Paraguay continues with a new strategy.

Four Costa Rican companies – ranging from bakeries, fast food, goods for pets, and furniture rental – are preparing to franchise their businesses.