The first Costa Rican satellite prepares to be launched into space, but the project needs $75,000 to get off the ground.

While almost a third of women receive money for their retirement, 40% of men make contributions to their pensions, according to a survey by Amafore. 

The Magdalena River’s capacity for cargo could rise to 2.5 million tons despite the lowest levels ever recorded. 

A study reveals that despite low mineral prices in 2015, Peru has maintained sound macroeconomic fundamentals.

TEC, Ucimed and Fidélitas all have announced projects to improve their central facilities in Costa Rica.

Uruguay’s informal economy dropped 17 percentage points over the last decade according to a study by ECLAC.  

Recession in Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela threatens the social progress achieved in recent years, according to a study. 

Credit in the agricultural sector is only a small fraction of the commercial loans in the country. Low-income levels, lack of experience and little use of technology are factors that have hindered rural financing processes. 

Global CEO of the Italian group Enel, owner of Edesur, says that after the change of government and a more stable legal framework, they’ll invest in renewable energy in Argentina. Although it’s an area that Argentina has neglected for too long, there is great potential.  

For the third year in a row, fresh grapes are Peru’s main product of non-traditional agricultural exports.