NZTE’s Trade Commissioner for Mexico, Panama and the Caribbean, Rhianon Berry, shares an on-the-ground perspective on life and business in Mexico.

Mexico: an on-the-ground perspective and business update, July 2020

NZTE Latin America Regional Director, Steve Jones, offers insights into the current Latin America landscape & what exporters should be considering.

Market Realities: Latin America landscape, July 2020

While Brazil is the epicenter of COVID-19 in Latin America, its huge population of 220 million is quickly adapting and local businesses are seeking for high tech digital solutions that increase their value and performance, reducing costs to their customers. NZTE's Trade Commissioner for Mercosur, Chris Metcalfe, offers insights on the range of local opportunities and how NZTE has worked closely with NZ exporters to ensure they continue to succeed amidst the health crisis.

What are the opportunities for NZ exporters in Brazil right now?

The initial government response to the COVID-19 crisis in Argentina was decisive and effective, but the province of Buenos Aires and the federal capital are currently suffering with a second wave of cases. While it is disappointing that the curve is rising again, NZTE's local Beachhead Advisor, David Irvine, presents a positive outlook - especially for digital and tech companies in the country, with a huge demand for apps and intellectual property.

What are the opportunities for NZ exporters in Argentina right now?

Acting Trade Commissioner for Chile, Peru & Bolivia, Sara Reyes, provides an overview of Chile's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite current challenges, Chile is expected to have one of the fastest economic rebounds in the region in 2021. There are a range of opportunities in sectors such as agri and mining, and huge potential for New Zealand exporters to offer technology that will help boost the productivity and efficiency of local businesses.

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