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Argentina Markets Surge as S&P Upgrade Sends ADRs Up 14% and Country Risk to 8 Year Low

Argentina Markets Surge as S&P Upgrade Sends ADRs Up 14% and Country Risk to 8-Year Low

Argentina’s financial position continues to show tangible improvement. While the country is not fully out of the woods, both financial indicators and on-the-ground activity suggest a gradual recovery, with consumer spending picking up and confidence returning. With significant amounts of undeclared cash still held outside the system and new regulatory flexibility encouraging its circulation, there […]

The Scots behind Argentina’s sheep farming success

The Scots behind Argentina’s sheep farming success

One of the largest sheep farming developments ever in the world is thanks to the emigration of farmers from Scotland’s bleak north coast to Argentina, a new book reveals. The little-known story of intrepid pioneers from Caithness who travelled across the globe is now being told. ‘Caithness to Patagonia’ tells of a largely uncharted aspect […]

Argentina’s Real Estate Market Signals Opportunity: “It’s Time to Buy, Not Sell”

Argentina’s Real Estate Market Signals Opportunity: “It’s Time to Buy, Not Sell”

A major real estate summit in Buenos Aires has delivered a clear message to investors and developers: despite ongoing challenges, Argentina’s property market is entering a window of opportunity—particularly for buyers. The annual Real Estate Summit, organised by LA NACION and now in its 11th edition, brought together 34 of the country’s leading developers, brokers, […]

The hard facts about Paraguay – FAQ for the new investor

The hard facts about Paraguay – FAQ for the new investor

Geography Area: 406,752 sq. km. (157,047 sq. mi.); about the size of California. Cities: Capital–Asuncion (pop. 518,945). Other cities–Ciudad del Este, Concepcion, Encarnacion, Pedro Juan Caballero, Coronel Oviedo. Terrain: East of the Paraguay River there are grassy plains, wooded hills, tropical forests; west of the Paraguay River (Chaco region) is low, flat, marshy plain. Climate: […]

Chile: A Strategic Gateway to Latin America for Australian Businesses

Chile: A Strategic Gateway to Latin America for Australian Businesses

Chile continues to stand out in 2026 as one of the most reliable and business-friendly entry points into Latin America for Australian companies. While regional heavyweights such as Brazil and Mexico attract attention, Chile’s stability, transparency, and global integration make it a preferred launchpad for international expansion. With strong bilateral ties, aligned industries, and a […]

Hume Palace was built for a Scottish Railway Magnate in Alvear Avenue Buenos Aires

Hume Palace was built for a Scottish Railway Magnate in Alvear Avenue Buenos Aires

Alvear Avenue is emblematic of Buenos Aires’ elegance. The street contains an essential collection of architecture from the 1900s. In the first period, right up to the country’s first centennial, it was a street lined with Italianate villas or Victorian mansions with lush gardens. Then, in the 10’s and ’20s, almost everything was replaced by large […]

Cultivo de soja no Brasil

The dirty secrets property syndicate managers don’t want you to know!

Property Syndicates have become popular worldwide, but not all are equal. Each has a defined proposal and time frame (or should have). Here is an Australian analysis showing what to watch out for. I hope to enlighten potential investors about the tricks used by property syndicate managers to ‘window dress’ their performance. Some of these […]

Belgrano Chico (Bajo Belgrano): A Premium Family Neighbourhood in Buenos Aires

Belgrano Chico (Bajo Belgrano): A Premium Family Neighbourhood in Buenos Aires

Belgrano Chico, also known as Bajo Belgrano, is one of the most sought-after residential neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires, particularly among families and expatriates. Located between Avenida del Libertador and the Río de la Plata, this exclusive enclave combines a quiet, suburban atmosphere with excellent connectivity and access to some of the city’s best schools and […]

City of Buenos Aires Real Estate Market Opportunities

French Architecture in Buenos Aires

French architecture in Buenos Aires was developed under the auspices of the nation’s government. In the first years after independence from Spain, the new country needed professionals and naturally would not bring them from the country from which it had recently gained independence.

This is how, during the first half of the nineteenth century – a turbulent and dangerous time in Europe – many renowned architects and French engineers, who were eager to be hired to work away from the dangers of war and coups, had a reach far beyond their own land. These high-ranked professionals left a great impression on Buenos Aires.

Investing in Chilean Agritech: Why it is very attractive?

Investing in Chilean Agritech: Why it is very attractive?

Smart agriculture, water resources management, food traceability, agroinformatics, and agricultural biotechnology are some of the highest-demand subsectors. The Chilean market currently offers a range of opportunities for agritech companies which are dedicated to combining digital and traditional tools to increase efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in agriculture. Chile offers a dynamic business ecosystem, access to diverse […]

State of the art dairy farm in Uruguay with 13,000 milking cows and on site renewable energy generation

State-of-the-art dairy farm in Uruguay with 13,000 milking cows and on-site renewable energy generation

A state-of-the-art dairy operation in Durazno, Uruguay, with approximately 13,000 milking cows, continues to stand as one of the largest and most technologically advanced dairy farms in South America. The project has generated over 300 skilled jobs and produces its own renewable energy using biodigesters powered by cattle manure. With an estimated investment exceeding USD […]

Why Paraguay Is a Smart Choice for Farmland Investment and Residency in 2026

Why Paraguay Is a Smart Choice for Farmland Investment and Residency in 2026

Paraguay continues to emerge in 2026 as one of the most attractive yet under-the-radar destinations for agriculture investment and second residency in South America. For investors seeking large-scale farmland opportunities, Paraguay offers a unique combination of affordability, productivity, and long-term upside. Thousands of hectares of fertile land remain available for cattle, soy, rice, and mixed-use […]

Palermo Chico Buenos Aires: Why the Wealthy (and Peter Thiel) Are Buying Luxury Property Here

Palermo Chico Buenos Aires: Why the Wealthy (and Peter Thiel) Are Buying Luxury Property Here

Palermo Chico is favoured by the wealthy – including high‑profile foreigners like Peter Thiel – because it combines old‑world prestige, security, scarcity and global‑city upside at prices that are still a fraction of other elite neighbourhoods around the world. It offers a rare mix of embassy‑quiet streets, grand European architecture, and walkable access to Buenos […]

Cattle ranching in Paraguay: an investor’s perspective

Cattle ranching in Paraguay: an investor’s perspective

Our aim here is to give potential investors an inside perspective on cattle ranching in Paraguay. Over the next 50 years, a growing world population, rising affluence, and urbanisation will drive significant demand and growth for livestock products. South America has long been a specialised beef sector, accounting for 31% of global production, but there […]

Why Invest in Uruguay in 2026

Why Invest in Uruguay in 2026

Beyond emotional factors, serious investors in 2026 compare countries the same way they compare competing assets: by risk, return, and long‑term stability. In South America, where several nations share similar geography and resources, the real differentiator is the quality of the investment climate. Nobel Prize–winning economist Milton Friedman famously noted that investors behave like consumers: […]