LATAM: Foreign Investors Survey 2017 ttitude Consulting
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Greater Attractions
Abundant workforce, proactive and laborious, strategic location to reach the United States, Mexico and Central America. Trade agreements with US, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Association Agreement with the EU. Dollarized economy.
Political Risks?
They exist like in all the other Latin American countries.
Adequate Labor Laws?
Attractive and stable. No change in recent years.
Adequate Transparency and Corruption Framework?
Attractive frame. The state actively combats corruption.
Suitable Fiscal Framework for Foreign Investment?
Yes, with written rules, but there is room to further encourage strategic investments: energy, technology, aeronautics...
Proper Framework for Promotion and Mutual Investment Protection?
Yes, but there is room for improvement, especially in the law of legal stability of investments.
Advantages of Your country over Others in the Zone
A lot of opportunities. No barriers to foreign investment. Dollarized economy, clear requirements to enter regulated markets( energy, telecommunications and banking). Ideal geographical position, strategically located ports and airports.
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