Geography of South America

FinDev Canada Invests in leading Peruvian agricultural producer, Danper Agricola La Venturosa

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Trujillo, Peru, ALV, PERU, Americas, Geography of South America, Countries

MONTREAL, June 27, 2019 /CNW/ -FinDev Canada announced a loan of USD 8 million to Danper Agricola La Venturosa ("Danper ALV"), a subsidiary of Danper Trujillo, that will yield job creation, improve environmental management systems and support women's economic participation in Peru's agriculture sector.

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MONTREAL, June 27, 2019 /CNW/ -FinDev Canada announced a loan of USD 8 million to Danper Agricola La Venturosa ("Danper ALV"), a subsidiary of Danper Trujillo, that will yield job creation, improve environmental management systems and support women's economic participation in Peru's agriculture sector.
Danper Trujillo is one of Peru's leading agricultural companies, currently producing a variety of fruits and vegetables for export to North American, European and Asian markets.
Danper Trujillo and Danper ALV are leaders in environmental and sustainability management and have implemented international best practice throughout their operations.
FinDev Canada's loan to Danper ALV is the second transaction to qualify for the 2X Challenge: Financing for women .

Bogota Has the Best Regional Investment Promotion Agency of South America

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Andean Community, COLOMBIA, Republics, Americas, Bogotá, Foreign investment, Countries, Geography of South America

BOGOTA, Colombia, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Invest in Bogota , Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) of the capital city of Colombia, was recognized by the Site Selection Magazine as the best regional IPA of South America.

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BOGOTA, Colombia, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Invest in Bogota , Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) of the capital city of Colombia, was recognized by the Site Selection Magazine as the best regional IPA of South America.
Juan Gabriel Perez, executive director of Invest in Bogota, received the award during a ceremony in Sydney (Australia), at The World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment this week.
During the ceremony, ProColombia, entity that promotes international tourism, foreign investment and non-traditional exports in Colombia, was also recognized as the best national IPA of South America, while Invest Pacific, IPA from Valle del Cauca, received the award as the best regional IPA of South America, recognition shared with Invest in Bogota.
Since 2007, the agency has supported 336 projects that have left an estimated investment of more than 2.3 billion dollars to the city.

ValvTechnologies Receives Export Leadership Award from U.S. Embassy in Chile

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Geography of South America, Antofagasta, Tailings, CHILE, Geography of Chile, Americas

The winners of the Export Leadership Award were announced on May 28, during a ceremony at Exponor Chile 2019.

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The winners of the Export Leadership Award were announced on May 28, during a ceremony at Exponor Chile 2019.
Held every two years in Antofagasta, Exponor Chile is an international exhibition of technologies and global innovations within the mining industry.
Soltex Chile SA, a ValvTechnologies' distributor, accepted the award on ValvTechnologies' behalf.
Soltex Chile SA General Manager, Pablo Guerra said, "ValvTechnologies' slurry ball valves are the leader in high-pressure copper tailings and concentrate pipelines in Chile.

Hackatrix Lima 2019: Surpassing expectations in the technology sector

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Lima, Lima Province, Geography of South America

LIMA, Peru, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Belatrix Software , a leading software development company, held its annual Hackatrix in Lima, Peru.

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LIMA, Peru, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Belatrix Software , a leading software development company, held its annual Hackatrix in Lima, Peru.
The event, which gathered more than 230 software development enthusiasts, took place on June 1st in the Engineering and Technology University of Peru UTEC .
Belatrix welcomed Scrum Masters, developers, UX designers, QA experts, students and more broadly, people interested in technology and software development.
Belatrix is a South American company with offices in Florida, New York, San Francisco, Barcelona, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, Bogot and Lima

Corporación América Airports Announces 1Q19 Results

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Transport, Air, Travel, Transportation, Logistics, Supply chain management, Uruguay, Airport, Americas, Countries, Geography of South America

Percentage variations ex-IAS 29 figures compare results as presented in the prior year quarter before IAS 29 came into effect, against ex-IAS 29 results for this quarter as described above.

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Percentage variations ex-IAS 29 figures compare results as presented in the prior year quarter before IAS 29 came into effect, against ex-IAS 29 results for this quarter as described above.
Corporacin Amrica Airports acquires, develops and operates airport concessions.
Currently, the Company operates 52 airports in 7 countries across Latin America and Europe (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, Armenia and Italy).
In 2018, Corporacin Amrica Airports served 81.3million passengers.

Parque Arauco Announces the Acquisition of Regional Shopping Center Project in Barranquilla, Colombia

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Friday, April 26, 2019

REIT, Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Residential Building & Real Estate, Parque Arauco S.A., Geography of Colombia, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Bogotá, Arauco, Geography of South America, Capitals

Parque Arauco S.A. (SSE: PARAUCO)(Bloomberg: PARAUCO:CI) (Parque Arauco or PASA) through its subsidiary, Inversiones Colombianas Arauco S.A.S., announces that it has signed an agreement with Colvalor Propiedades Colombianas S.A.S.

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Parque Arauco S.A. (SSE: PARAUCO)(Bloomberg: PARAUCO:CI) (Parque Arauco or PASA) through its subsidiary, Inversiones Colombianas Arauco S.A.S., announces that it has signed an agreement with Colvalor Propiedades Colombianas S.A.S.
for the acquisition of a 55,000 m2 regional shopping center project in Barranquilla, Colombia.
The company inaugurated its first shopping center in Chile in 1982, entered Peru in 2006 and Colombia in 2008.
In Colombia, Parque Arauco has 155,000 m2 of GLA, with two mixed-use real estate assets (Parque Arboleda in Pereira and Parque Caracol in Bucaramanga), a regional shopping center (Parque La Colina) and a premium outlet mall (Premium Outlet Arauco Sop in the outskirts of Bogota).

Rahua® by Amazon Beauty Introduces GREEN UTOPIA

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Geography of South America, Americas, Continents, Amazon rainforest, Upper Amazon, Amazon basin, Rainforests, Amazon

NEW YORK, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of Earth month, Rahua by Amazon Beauty Inc. is pleased introduce a meaningful and magical story, entitled GREEN UTOPIA, of how two women of different cultures unite for the better good of our planet.

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NEW YORK, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of Earth month, Rahua by Amazon Beauty Inc. is pleased introduce a meaningful and magical story, entitled GREEN UTOPIA, of how two women of different cultures unite for the better good of our planet.
Rahua by Amazon Beauty Inc. encourages that although we all may live different lives and come from different cultures, when we work together to educate each other we can create the path for a symbiotic relationship with nature.
Contact: Arlene Benza, Director of PR & Communications, 646-678-4684, [email protected] , www.rahua.com
Rahua (pronounced "ra-wa") is Rainforest Grown Beauty developed with natural, highly potent Amazon Rainforest ingredients.
Founders Fabian Lliguin and Anna Ayers are environmentalists devoted to preserving the ecological treasures of the Amazon Rainforest as well as curating luxurious, natural beauty products.

GeoPark Announces First Quarter 2019 Operational Update

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Energy, Oil, Gas, Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Andean Community, Ecuador, Republics, Countries, Quito, Americas, Espejo, Geography of South America

Oil is expected to start flowingfrom theJacana oil field to the ODL during April 2019, following asite visit and final consent from theColombian regulatory body, Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH).

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Oil is expected to start flowingfrom theJacana oil field to the ODL during April 2019, following asite visit and final consent from theColombian regulatory body, Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH).
During 1Q2019, as part of the approval process, GeoPark received input and feedback on its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to initiate development activities in the Situche Central oil field in the Morona block (GeoPark operated, 75% WI).
The Company is currently working to provide in-depth answers to local authorities during April 2019.
On March 12, 2019, GeoPark was awarded the Espejo and Perico blocks in the Intracampos bid round in Quito, Ecuador.

Corporación América Airports Announces 4Q18 and Full Year Results

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Transport, Air, Travel, Transportation, Uruguay, Americas, Countries, Geography of South America

Percentage variations ex-IAS 29 figures compare results as presented in the prior year quarter before IAS 29 came into effect, against ex-IAS 29 results for this quarter as described above.

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Percentage variations ex-IAS 29 figures compare results as presented in the prior year quarter before IAS 29 came into effect, against ex-IAS 29 results for this quarter as described above.
Corporacin Amrica Airports acquires, develops and operates airport concessions.
Currently, the Company operates 52 airports in 7 countries across Latin America and Europe (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, Armenia and Italy).
In 2018, Corporacin Amrica Airports served 81.3 million passengers.

FrogTM Launches with Vertically-Integrated, Sustainable Solution to Shared Micro-Mobility

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Scooter, Valdivia, Geography of Chile, Country subdivisions, Geography of South America

Hitting the streets today in test markets Lisbon, Portugal and Valdivia, Chile, Frogs are the most durable, heavy-duty rideshare scooter on the market.

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Hitting the streets today in test markets Lisbon, Portugal and Valdivia, Chile, Frogs are the most durable, heavy-duty rideshare scooter on the market.
They will also manage their fleets of scooters with teams of employees, rather than relying on individuals who act as freelance "chargers."
Riders can track rides, access rider and safety manuals, report issues, and manage payment options, all from a mobile device.
By making its environmentally-friendly mode of commuting widely available around the globe, Frog's vision is to help create a more connected, sustainable, and cleaner planet.