It should come as no surprise to note that Nicaragua is not the Nearshore darling it once was. Strangled by President Daniel Ortega’s authoritarian rule and the ongoing crackdown on political dissent, Nicaragua is a much harder sell to foreign…

A mega port built in the Peruvian town of Chancay looks set to intensify US trade war with China like never before. Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s aides are calling for slapping a tariff of more than 60% on every piece of merchandise coming through.

2. Montevideo Strengths: Wages, tech ecosystem, tech expertise Weaknesses: Population size, flight distance from US. Over the past couple years, Montevideo has turned into a “Little Buenos Aires” of sorts. Many of Argentina’s top tech companies have migrated entirely or set up operations in Montevideo.

Jan 29, 2025 · Nexus, the premier conference for technology services leaders in America’s nearshore, is relocating from its traditional home to Miami, debuting this fall. Often called the “Gateway to Latin America” due to its strong cultural, economic, and geographical ties to the region, Miami is seen as an ...

Latin America and the Caribbean have lots of reasons to view Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections with trepidation. Here’s what the region’s leading media organizations are saying about the “Strongman’s” return to power. Trump: Friend or foe of Latin America?

In a couple years, when nearshore investors think of captive centers, they might not be envisioning an office building or campus anymore.. The traditional definition of a captive conjures pictures of logo-specific offices where foreign workers learn the ins and outs of business operations taking place hundreds or even thousands of miles away.

Two weeks ago, President-elect Donald Trump stated that, on his first day in office, he would seek a 10% tariff increase in Chinese goods and the imposition of 25% tariffs on products imported from Canada and Mexico.

Oct 15, 2024 · The U.S. presidential election is imminent, and the results on November 5th could have a significant impact on the geopolitical landscape. Latin America and the Caribbean may seek to strengthen economic ties with the United States …

Nexus 2024, the flagship event for the Nearshore industry, is shaping up to be one of the most meaningful Nexus programs since its launch in 2011.. The Americas’ Nearshore is entering a new period of globalization. Business leaders in the US and beyond are coming to recognize the quality of Latin American and Caribbean tech and digital …

A few weeks ago, a Filipino BPO worker sparked a heated discussion on Reddit with a chilling prediction: “I keep saying this… AI will replace the BPO industry.” For many in the sector, this isn’t just a fear—it’s their daily reality.