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....
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...
Lithium is a fundamental material for the manufacture of electric batteries and, therefore, it is an essential resource to complete the energy transition of global transportation. Experts tell us about the future of this technology and the challenges of a core...
The Republic of Colombia has a strategic location in Latin America. Located between the Caribbean and the Pacific, it is home to one of the world’s busiest areas of maritime traffic. In this context, its trade development has seen a notable increase in recent years....
Peru’s port system is key to its economic development and fundamental axes of the country’s commercial exchange. Strategic sectors for the region, such as the steel industry, depend on their facilities and their activity has experienced sustained growth. More than 90%...
In order to combat climate change, Latin American countries are trying to form sustainability guarantees in all sectors. Construction, due to its environmental impact and contribution to the economic development of the region, is an essential objective. Among the many...
Extreme catastrophic events, intensified by climate change, represent a growing threat to communities around the world. Some countries, such as Japan, have developed innovative solutions that pave the way for a safer and more resilient future. Earthquakes, hurricanes,...
As our society depended for so long on nonrenewable energies, the climate emergency finally accelerated an energy revolution. The challenge today is how to store and optimize renewable energy we generate so we can get the most out of them. Once upon a time, there was...
MAPFRE Global Risks recently hosted risk managers from the largest companies in Colombia. This meeting gave visitors the chance to learn more about the company's different areas, the work done by the various teams and the importance of cybersecurity and AI in the...