Puerto Rico: economic and trade outlook

Puerto Rico: economic and trade outlook

Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States, a territory with a self-governing status that determines its development. The foreign sector has always been one of the most active in its economy and foreign investment is a fundamental basis for its growth. Located...

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Reflections on the steel industry in Latin America

Reflections on the steel industry in Latin America

The transition and sustainability goals assumed by strategic industries are essential for meeting the global challenge of environmental respect, but undertaking them in a century-old and unequal sector such as steel is especially challenging for a region like Latin...

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Circular Economy in the Construction Industry

Circular Economy in the Construction Industry

The environmental impact of the construction industry is significant, as it is a very intensive activity due to both the consumption of natural resources and the energy expenditure required for the activity. This condition makes a circular economy approach imperative....

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Paraguay: Economic and Trade Outlook

Paraguay: Economic and Trade Outlook

Paraguay has a very young population—half of its more than 7.5 million inhabitants are under 27 years old—and its economy is based on agriculture and livestock. The main trading partners of this Latin American country are in the region: Brazil and Argentina....

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Chile: Economic and Trade Outlook

Chile: Economic and Trade Outlook

Although mining is still the driving force of its economy, Chile has become a benchmark in renewable energy in recent years and a major recipient of foreign investment for the development of solar and water energy projects. Following the shock of the COVID-19...

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Urban bridges: icons and key city structures

Urban bridges: icons and key city structures

The most famous city skylines around the world all have an iconic bridge that represents them. It's not just a matter of beauty: these bridges sustain residents’ social and economic lives and are designed to withstand demanding daily activity. Last March, an incident...

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Risk engineering: a journey with outstanding results

Risk engineering: a journey with outstanding results

In the last five years, the Engineering Area at MAPFRE Global Risks has been transformed to provide a comprehensive, innovative, and effective service to the company's customers. Over the course of this journey—as Óscar Estrada defines it—innovation has played a...

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