Peru seeks solutions to its fertilizer crisis
Wisconsin companies that produce fertilizer or similar alternatives may find market opportunities in Peru. Read More
South American retail chain plans major capital investment
Wisconsin companies may be able to provide technology solutions to support Cencosud's plan to spend $1.8 billion opening new stores, renovating existing stores, and developing e-commerce in markets such as Chile, Argentina and Peru. Read More
Latin America focuses on renewable energy
Global analysts rank Latin American markets among the top in the world for investment in renewable energy. Read More
Peru’s burgeoning startup scene
Financial technology and education technology are areas of particular opportunity. Read More
Peru aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The South American nation needs help in complying with global commitments against climate change. Read More
Rapid growth in Peru’s financial technology sector
The sector is seeing strong growth in companies that buy and sell dollars without the risk of theft. Read More
Peru upgrades airport to support broader economic growth
Peru is currently the fastest-growing economy in South America. Read More
Peru embarks on reconstruction after flooding
The Latin American nation needs assistance with rebuilding roads, bridges and other infrastructure after the 2017 floods. Read More
Investment Opportunities Increase Under Peru’s New President
The growth agenda of Peru’s newly elected president, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, will encourage privately led investment opportunities across many sectors, with key opportunities in infrastructure, real estate and mining. Market-driven policies including tax breaks for small businesses, cuts in consumption taxes, reduction of the national sales tax from 18 to 15 percent, and removal of regulations. These measures are expected to stimulate the formal economy and increase government revenues, bolstering consumption and investment. Other key proposals include improving agriculture and increasing the fiscal deficit in 2017 to improve access to health care and education. This increased government spending will help attract investment into the country. Read More
Latin America’s Silicon Valleys
Why this is important to Wisconsin businesses: Opportunities for Wisconsin companies to provide solutions Cities in Latin America such as Santiago, Chile; Arequipa, Peru; and Cordoba, Argentina are working to develop innovation ecosystems similar to Silicon Valley in order to foster growth for new companies, with a particular focus on the IT sector. No other region