Latin America Reports

Pipelines Drive Pipe Coatings Demand in LatAm

The global oil and gas industry is the largest market for pipe coatings.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 09.29.23

Argentina Gas & Oil To Boost Paint & Coatings

The Vaca Muerta shale field reserves and a new pipeline will make this possible.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 08.15.23

Pan-Regional Latinpin Ramps up Programs

The organization was evolved into a driving force in the regional industry.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 07.14.23

Caribbean & Central America To Double U.S. Growth Rate

Growth of the industry over the mid term is expected to be fairly strong, as economies in the region continue to recover from the pandemic.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 05.24.23

Argentine Market Strains Under Hyperinflation

It has been 20 years since inflation has been so high, but such economic pressure is not new to Argentina.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 04.26.23

Mexico’s Paint Industry Targets U.S. Trade Facilitation

Mexico’s national paint and coatings association is taking a new diplomatic tack to attract U.S. finance and technology,

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 04.11.23

Mexico’s Paint Industry Targets U.S. Trade Facilitation

The aim is to booster exports.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 03.30.23

Brazilian Paint & Coatings Slip 4% in 2022

While production volumes were down, the Brazilian balance of trade in paints and coatings is healthy.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 03.01.23

Pan-Latin Currency, Trade Bloc Endorsed

The impact of more harmonized tariffs on international trade would be positive, both for global trade with the region and for intra-regional trade.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 01.30.23

Mexico Becoming A Nearshoring Magnet

The rate of foreign direct investment (FDI), which is up.

Charles W. Thurston , Latin America Correspondent 12.21.22

Brazil to Revitalize Home Finance Program

Luis da Silva has announced plans to revive the housing finance program he created during his prior term as a key pillar of his new administration goals.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 11.09.22

Breaking News | Powder Coatings

Mexico Powder Coatings Demand Revives

The Mexican market for powder coatings is expanding rapidly once again as advances in architectural, automotive, and industrial segment businesses evolve.

Charles W. Thurston, Latin America Correspondent 09.21.22

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