An important part of the local economy, and the only one showing growth, tourism represents a great opportunity for growth in the short and medium term for Puerto Rico, according to the findings of a study released by the Foundation for Puerto Rico Wednesday.
The lack of available, reliable economic data and a deficiency in transparency from the government are several key factors that must be addressed for Puerto Rico to improve its ranking in an index published annually by The Heritage Foundation, local economists said Monday.
WASHINGTON — From salmon farming in southern Chile to shipbuilding in landlocked Paraguay, Japanese companies are pursuing investments throughout Latin America — with an eye toward future opportunities under the Trans-Pacific Partnership.