"As long as I'm a good person and I do things from the heart, that's all that matters." - Gisele Bündchen (Brazilian fashion model)
April 10, End Of Day
While Episode 1 looked at Paraguay’s economic foundations, Episode 2 explores what lies ahead. What makes this country’s future so promising—and why should the world take notice?
1. Long-Term Vision in a Short-Term World
2. Stability + Low Taxes
3. Young Population
4. Turning Challenges Into Business Models
5. Green Energy and the Next Frontier
Panama: CK Hutchison said it has invested $1.7 billion in two Panama Canal ports, exceeding its obligations, amid a government audit of its concession. It noted $668 million in payments to the state and equal tax treatment to other port operators. The audit, tied to a $22.8 billion BlackRock deal and rising U.S.-China tensions, could complicate the transaction.
Nicaragua: President Daniel Ortega met with Huawei executives in Managua to discuss expanding cooperation with Chinese companies. The visit is part of Nicaragua’s broader strategy to strengthen ties with China, including promoting the revived interoceanic canal project and launching special economic zones to attract Chinese investment in sectors like mining and infrastructure. Ortega praised China’s development-focused leadership and reaffirmed interest in deepening bilateral relations.
Brazil: The government is preparing an additional offshore oil auction this year to raise revenue amid falling oil prices and trade uncertainty. The auction, expected as early as September, will include uncontracted portions of the Tupi, Mero, and Atapu pre-salt fields and could raise around $3.4 billion. The move aims to offset fiscal shortfalls as Brent prices remain well below budget projections, while Finance Minister Fernando Haddad reaffirmed the goal of eliminating the primary deficit in 2025.
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