Investment in Latin America

Latin America is a region with emerging economies, which offer businesses opportunities in various industries. As a result, there are different multinationals that have shown positive results in this region.

During 2009, Colombia was one of the best economic performers in the Region. Colombia was the third country in Latin America that got the FDI inflows reduced because of the global crisis. Additionally, Colombia was the Latin American country that experienced the least reduction in exports and the largest increase in tourism.

Therefore, Colombia is a great option for secure investment in Latin America.

Source: Official sources of each country, World Tourism Organization, LatinFocus and EIU
Tourism: Variation number of foreign visitors between 2008 and 2009 (do not include cruise)
*Variation between January-August 2008 and Jan-August 2009

“Colombia has a sustained record of sound economic policies, and has very strong economic fundamentals and institutional and policy frameworks. The Colombian authorities’ have responded appropriately to the global financial crisis, and have demonstrated a commitment to maintaining this solid record." IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn, 2009.