Ângelo Fabiano Farias da Costa, president of the Brazilian National Association of Labor Solicitors (ANPT), warned that the reductions of the real labor wages are crippling the demand in the domestic market.

At first glance, opening and running a franchise concept may seem fairly simple, due to generally strict procedures and consistency across each location.

The Peruvian jungle is perfect for the cultivation of various exotic fruits that are seeing a boom in consumption throughout Asia, Europe and the U.S.

As a direct result of the significant decline in Venezuela’s oil industry, since May of 2016, growth in consumption indices of goods and services has stalled.

After its annual visit to the country, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the Dominican Republic for its dynamic growth and macroeconomic security.

The largely informal sector of small food producers is growing in Nicaragua, but experts report that many of these businesses fail to comply with industry standards.

Northern Peru has been the most seriously affected area by the heavy rains that flooded the region of Piura, which is inhabited by many agricultural producers who have lost a significant part of their investments.

In January, the Honduran economy was driven by the manufacturing sector, which saw growth of more than seven percent.

After seeing growth of 4.4% in 2016, poultry and egg producers in Colombia expect an even larger increase in consumption this year according to market trends.

The immediate future is not bright for Mexico’s economy.