Econ Americas

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The gold bugs among us were rewarded this year with a 20 percent spike in price in March and April. Since then, however, there has been sideways jostling between support and resistance at US$2,300–$2,400 per ounce.

That poses the question: has gold's spike settled on a new plateau, or is there more to come in the next 12 months?

Read the full article: https://econamericas.substack.com/p/b9e73b51-1598-4068-8ebc-a03298918bf9?postPreview=paid&updated=2024-07-10T03%3A22%3A02.579Z&audience=everyone&free_preview=false&freemail=true

New investment opportunities are opening up in Ecuador’s mining sector. The government and industry leaders agree the time is now to tap into the nation’s full potential for natural resources.  Gabriella Guerrero, an associate attorney in corporate and energy law at the Robalino Law Firm, explains how policymakers can work toward a healthier business environment to attract foreign capital. Although mining is a strategic sector for economic development, Guerrero explains a great deal of uncertainty surrounds it due to environmental and community hurdles.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2022/04/what-ecuador-needs-to-tap-her-mining-potential/

Conservation efforts in Latin America still need a lot of support and incentives in the private sector, and carbon markets are touted as a way to provide much-needed incentives for conservation. Justin Cochrane, director and CEO of Carbon Streaming, explains what carbon credits are and how they offer value to landowners while protecting forests and reducing carbon emissions at the same time.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2022/03/what-works-in-latin-americas-emerging-carbon-markets/

Outside Silicon Valley, there are vibrant tech industries catering to overlooked niches. Alexis Alston, a senior associate at the early-stage VC fund Lightship Capital, explains how entrepreneurs in South Florida are tapping into migrant communities’ needs across countries.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2022/02/how-miami-startups-offer-exposure-to-latin-america

Mining gets a bad rap in Latin America due to its environmental and social impact. Ivan Bebek, a veteran mining executive with extensive business experience in the region, explains how a new generation of firms have turned the page on checkbook diplomacy and instead work out tailored solutions with local communities.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2022/01/what-works-better-checkbook-diplomacy-in-latam

Mining is a major source of foreign direct investment in Latin America. Mark Brennan, a Colombia-born mining executive with 30 years of financing and operating experience in the Americas and Europe, explains how countries with rich deposits can attract responsible investors.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/12/what-latin-america-mining-capital-attract

The Bolsonaro administration in Brazil had campaigned on major pension,  tax, and privatization reforms. Maurício Bento, an economist with the  São Paulo Court of Accounts and with the Property Rights Alliance,  explains which ones have succeeded, which ones have not, and why.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/11/brazil-economic-reform-rocky-road/

The Honduran startup cities—autonomous jurisdictions known as Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDEs)—have barely gotten off the ground and are already facing one of their largest hurdles: elections. Guillermo Peña, a political analyst, entrepreneur, and technical secretary for the Orquídea ZEDE, explains the opposition to ZEDEs and how they could boost investment in Honduras.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/10/honduran-startup-cities-zedes-race-prove-worth/

The new Guillermo Lasso administration is injecting optimism into Ecuador. Juan Fernando Carpio, an economics instructor and business consultant, believes long-term investment is on the rise, although key reforms are required to unleash the dollarized economy’s full potential.

Show notes: https://econamericas.com/2021/09/ecuador-investors-back-on-the-radar