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Paraguay earns a second investment-grade rating Paraguay has strengthened its standing in international capital markets after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating from BB+ to BBB-, placing it in the investment-grade category. The decision, announced in December 2025, follows Moody’s upgrade to Baa3 in July 2024, meaning Paraguay now holds investment-grade status […]
Southern Patagonia continues to capture the imagination of global travellers, environmental researchers, and investors alike. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and rising importance in Argentina’s energy economy, the region is now offering a landmark investment opportunity: 70 hectares of pristine coastal land on the southern edge of Chubut province. Individual lots are priced from […]
IRSA’s **Ramblas del Plata** is a major mixed-use waterfront redevelopment in the former Ciudad Deportiva de Boca site, south of Puerto Madero/Costanera Sur. Its central proposition is to convert a long-closed riverfront tract into a new urban district that combines residences, public green space, retail, offices, hospitality, education, and community facilities. Project scale Reported plans […]
1. Real Estate Law The Brazilian Civil Code provides that real estate ownership may be acquired by acquisition, adverse possession, accession, or succession. The Brazilian Civil Code also establishes other rights associated with real estate that are not based on personal relationships (in rem rights) and are enforceable against third parties, such as surface rights, […]
The primary order of inheritance in Chile after someone dies is: surviving spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, and cousins. This also includes the rights of spouses and children to inherit from their direct ascendant or decedent. You can give a certain percentage of your estate in a will to whomever you like. Still, for the […]
The role of the family office has often been misunderstood, even though the concept has been around (in various forms) for hundreds of years. Today, as this industry manages billions of dollars in assets under management, many intelligent, experienced finance professionals cannot offer a clear definition of what a family office is. Today, the family […]
Argentina’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) is rapidly becoming the country’s most important framework for attracting private capital. With 20 approved projects totalling US$48.537 billion and another 22 projects in process worth US$96.892 billion, RIGI is already reshaping the future of investment, exports, and productive development in Argentina. Two years after its creation, the […]
We think farmland as an investment is something that, in 5-10 years, will be a must in any professionally managed diversified portfolio. We are excited to be at the forefront of reporting the rapid changes in this exciting new market, which is now opening more opportunities for smaller investors via syndicates and specialised agro funds. […]
Navarro Abogados , Montevideo, Uruguay Purchase of a Real Estate Property by an Individual After the individual (the “Individual”) has identified the real estate property it intends to acquire, it should seek the legal advice of an attorney and the services of a Notary Public to assist in the purchase process. In general, under current […]
Whenever agrichemical players think of the South American markets, Brazil is the one that comes to mind. It became the world’s largest agrichemicals market a few years ago. Still, it is a highly elusive market for most players because obtaining technical-grade registration can take up to 7 years. The second thing that comes to mind […]
Adecoagro’s acquisition of the Caarapó mill is a compelling bullish signal for investors, reinforcing the company’s strategy of building a tightly integrated, low-cost sugar, ethanol, and energy platform in Mato Grosso do Sul. By adding a third mill in close proximity to its existing Angélica and Ivinhema operations, Adecoagro should be able to capture meaningful […]
On the corner of Juncal and Esmeralda streets, in the Retiro neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, sits a stately and imposing relic of an era of French architecture in the city, often dubbed the “Paris of South America.” The residential Estrugamou Building, or Edificio Estrugamou, resembles an aristocratic French mansion with its chimneys, mansard roof, cornices, […]
Chile dairy sector in 2026 Chile’s dairy industry remains concentrated in the south of the country, where milk production is strongest in Los Lagos, Los Ríos, La Araucanía and nearby regions. Official ODEPA data for January–March 2026 show national milk reception at 599.95 million litres, up 4.5% year on year, with the largest gains in […]
In Salta, there is an area that Americans fell in love with; A closed neighbourhood was built there where many foreigners choose to live, even permanently. Cafayate is a place that conquers any Argentine who visits it and also captivates citizens of the United States. Surrounded by multicoloured mountains, it is located in the heart […]
Tesla’s launch in Uruguay is more than another dot on the map for Elon Musk—it’s a deliberate bet on one of the few countries where his “fully electric future” already exists in practice, not just in PowerPoint slides. A quiet launch with big symbolism On the surface, the move looked routine: a Friday presentation in […]
Uruguay has ranked among the top 10 destinations for millionaires in Latin America, according to a study by consulting firm Henley & Partners. The country placed ninth in the Global Wealth Mobility Framework 2026, becoming the only Latin American nation to enter the top 10 most attractive destinations for high-net-worth individuals, as highlighted in the […]
