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A New Stage in the Race to Develop Latin America’s Ports

By Patricia Garip

A year after AQ’s report on port infrastructure, Chile’s far south has hit a few roadblocks as investment interest continues.

This article is adapted from AQ's special report on Guatemala The latest postcard from the gusty shores of Punta Arenas in far southern Chile shows off the same picturesque vista as a year ago: ships, whales, a crimson sunset—and few ports. The goal of transforming this region into a green energy hub and a major gateway to the Antarctic is behind schedule, but some local projects are now picking up steam. The process is part of Latin America’s race to develop its ports—crucial for trade, regional integration, and economic diversification—which has only accelerated since AQ...

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