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Why LATAM South?

Exceptional opportunities in stable, resource-rich markets — USD 200B+ real-asset pipeline (2026–2030)

LATAM South is a strategic growth corridor for European investors focused on resource security, energy transition, food systems resilience, and long-term real-asset exposure.

Pipeline focus: USD 200B+ expected deployment window across mining/metals, renewables, infrastructure, and agriculture between 2026 and 2030.

Swiss-LATAM connection — bridging European capital with South American real assets

Market Drivers

Energy transition and critical minerals demand
Resource security and supply-chain diversification
ESG and impact requirements from institutional capital
Food security and water-linked productivity pressure
Infrastructure and logistics modernization demand
Renewables scaling and grid flexibility needs
Growing middle-class consumption in LATAM markets
Improving treaty and trade frameworks

Country Highlights

🇵🇪 Peru

Non-OECD growth market | Population ~34M | GDP ~USD 267B

  • Major copper/zinc pipeline
  • Renewables acceleration and PPP demand
  • Agricultural export growth to EU markets
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🇨🇱 Chile

OECD market | Population ~20M | GDP ~USD 335B

  • Global copper/lithium leadership
  • High renewable electricity penetration
  • Stable project governance framework
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🇨🇴 Colombia

OECD market | Population ~52M | GDP ~USD 364B

  • Gold/copper expansion and formalization
  • Large transport and power modernization agenda
  • Strong agriculture and food demand profile
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🇦🇷 Argentina

High-potential market | Population ~47M | GDP ~USD 633B

  • Lithium and copper project pipeline
  • Large wind and solar potential
  • Strategic agro-industrial scale
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Bilateral Frameworks and Investor Protection

Montis Silva activities are structured with attention to treaty coverage and cross-border enforceability, including Swiss BIT structures, DTA pathways, EFTA frameworks, and relevant EU agreements where applicable.

CountrySwiss BITDTAEFTA/FTA ContextEU Framework
PeruAvailableAvailableEFTA-Peru via EFTA-Andean frameworkEU-Andean
ChileAvailableAvailableEFTA-ChileEU-Chile AFA
ColombiaAvailableAvailableEFTA-ColombiaEU-Andean
ArgentinaAvailableAvailableEFTA-Mercosur trajectoryEU-Mercosur trajectory

Why You Need a Trusted Enabler

Common barriers

  • ❌ No local execution interface
  • ❌ Regulatory and permitting complexity
  • ❌ Gaps in diligence/reporting standards
  • ❌ Limited access to trusted local networks

Montis Silva response

  • ✅ On-the-ground execution and verification
  • ✅ Swiss-standard governance and reporting
  • ✅ Local network and off-market access
  • ✅ Trilingual, cross-cultural stakeholder management