Income Inequality Restricts Latin America’s Access to Broadband
Swarnava Adhikary
Latin American countries have made immense progress in delivering telecom services to its citizens. Over the past few years, healthy economic growth, driven by high prices of mineral resources, infrastructure investments and a burgeoning middle class…
Latin America: Deteriorating Outlook and Growing Downside Risks
Euromonitor International
The outlook for Latin America has significantly deteriorated in recent months. Brazil has seen the biggest downgrades, with our current forecasts predicting a decline in GDP of 3.1% in 2015 (compared to a 1.4% decline in our August forecasts) and a…
The Illegal Alcoholic Beverages Market in Six Latin American Countries - 2014
Euromonitor International
This report describes the size of the illicit alcohol market in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras and Panama, and the tax revenues lost due to this activity. It also analyzes the key drivers and trends behind it. Firefox users may…
Could Peruvian Pollo a la Brasa Chains be Poised For a Breakout?
Elizabeth Friend
Poultry is one of the most-consumed proteins on the planet, at over 12 kilograms per capita in 2013, and many dining cultures have some tradition of seasoned fried, grilled or roasted chicken. As a result, chicken fast food is highly conducive to…
Function and Local Ingredients Drive Hot Drinks Sales in Peru
Euromonitor International
Our research indicates that Peru will be the fastest-growing hot drinks market in Latin America increasing by 36% to reach US$ 818 million by 2018. The Peruvian economy has skyrocketed in recent years, with Peru recording the fastest growth in total…
Latin American Illegal Alcohol Market Valued at US$2.4 Billion
Euromonitor International
In a special report on the illegal alcohol market for six Latin American countries, we reveal volume and value of illegal alcohol by country and the types of illegal alcohol and potential drivers for purchase and consumption in Colombia, Ecuador, El…
The Global Economy’s Unsung Heroes
Sarah Boumphrey
Which are the smaller, well-performing economies, with strong fundamentals and friendly business environments? Looking outside of the world’s largest emerging markets – in this case those who rank outside of the largest 20 emerging markets - and…
Is Peru a Better Investment Prospect than Brazil?
Euromonitor International
It’s fair to say that over the last decade, Brazil has been the primary focus of anyone commenting on the investment prospects of Latin America. However, while Brazil has been expanding on the back of a consumption-fuelled spending spree, another…