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May 31, 2024
Fibra UNO Escalates Courtship of Terrafina's Assets Aiming to Create Mega-Industrial REIT in Mexico
Fibra UNO's proposed industrial mega-merger aims to create Mexico's largest industrial REIT by combining three portfolios into 487 propertie
May 20, 2024
Milei’s Historic “Pacto de Mayo” to Revive Argentina’s Economy and Real Estate Market
In a historic move, Argentina's President Javier Milei is set to sign the "Pacto de Mayo" on May 25, a significant date in the country's his
May 20, 2024
Mexico's Labor Woes and Lack of Investment Hamper Toyota's North American Production
A recent report by Reuters indicated that Toyota halted production for 19 days in February and March at one of its Mexican production facili
May 18, 2024
Purina Boosting Investment in Guanajuato Adding 94 Jobs to 600 Already Employed in Mexican Facility
Nestlé Purina invests $221M in Mexico, its top Latin American market, expanding its pet food plant in Silao to become the largest in the reg
May 17, 2024
China's BYD Postpones Chile Lithium Ambitions as U.S.'s Albemarle Gets 240,000 Metric Tons Lithium Quota Boost
Chile's CORFO has agreed to increase Albemarle's lithium production quota by 240,000 metric tons of lithium metal equivalent (LME), nearly 5
May 17, 2024
Lululemon Mexico Acquired By Vancouver-Based Parent
Lululemon Athletica is acquiring its franchisee, Lululemon Mexico, which operates 15 stores since entering Mexico in 2017. Despite alleged s
May 13, 2024
Panama's Non-Action to Secure Darien Gap Frustrates Mexico's Nearshoring Ambitions
The Darien Gap, a remote jungle between Panama and Colombia, is a dangerous route for migrants seeking to cross into the US. In 2023, 520,00
May 9, 2024
Juan Valdez Poised to Control 25% of U.S. Colombian Coffee Market
Juan Valdez's footprint is about to grow in North America through a strategic partnership with GCC, aiming for $100 million in sales by 2030
May 7, 2024
Prominent Industrial REIT in Mexico Eyed By Multiple Investors
Fibra Mty is the latest major investor to enter the fray, studying the acquisition of 100% of Fibra Terrafina's shares as of last week, aimi
May 4, 2024
Colombia's Former Marxist Guerilla President Breaks Diplomatic Relations with Israel
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's decision to break diplomatic relations with Israel underscores a significant shift in Colombia's...
May 4, 2024
Fortune 500 Anchor Tenant Ross Enters Puerto Rico
Ross Stores, a fortune 500 American retailer, expanded into Puerto Rico by opening its first store in Centro, Guayama. This 33,500 square fo
May 1, 2024
Mexico Nearshoring: A Great Real Estate Opportunity Could Be Taking Shape
For institutional real estate investors considering the Mexico nearshoring theme, my advice is to standby but don’t stand down. Be aware tha
Apr 22, 2024
Residential in Latin America Showed “Remarkable Resilience and Growth” in 2023
According to one of the top institutional real estate investors in Latin America, residential and multifamily in the region showed "remarkab
Mar 5, 2024
CBRE Brazil Fails in Court to Silence Story Exposing Its Alleged Monopoly
A Brazilian court has ruled in favor of SiiLA, a real estate data firm, in a lawsuit filed by CBRE Brazil. The lawsuit aimed to remove an ar
Mar 5, 2024
Colombians Top Miami Real Estate Searchers with 12.3% Share
A January 2024 report by the Miami Association of Realtors reveals Colombia as the top searcher of South Florida real estate, holding the to
Mar 3, 2024
Lula's Honeymoon Ends: Was Last Year's Boom Real or Magic Trick?
Brazil's economic outlook confronts formidable hurdles amidst decelerating growth and soaring inflation rates. Following a narrow escape fro
Mar 2, 2024
US Escalates Pushback Over Chinese Automakers' Continued Nearshoring Abuses in Mexico Ahead of 2026 USMCA Renegotiation
In a move with significant geopolitical ramifications, the US is escalating concerns over potential exploitation of the USMCA trade agreemen
Feb 23, 2024
Negligent Management of the US-Mexico Border Impacting Nearshoring
Nearshoring gains are under strain from a variety of sources, including a tenfold increase in illegal border crossings. Even cities traditio
Feb 22, 2024
Mexico's Embrace of BYD Puts Free-Trade and Tesla Gigafactory at Risk
Mexico's EV manufacturing potential is immense and the impact of the USMCA on EV trade is on the verge of making Mexico an EV manufacturing
Feb 19, 2024
Milei Achieves First Budget Surplus in Argentina in 12 Years
President Javier Milei's Argentina just achieved its first budget surplus in 12 years, boasting a 256.9% increase in tax revenue and a 50.3%
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