NEWSLETTER CONTENT: APRIL 2026 — AT A GLANCE

Geopolitical Realignment

Latin America is increasingly shaped by competing global forces.
• Preliminary U.S.–Mexico USMCA trade talks signal constructive start.
• U.S.–China competition expands into technology and space cooperation in Latin America.

Middle East Conflict

Escalating tensions involving Iran are driving oil price volatility and raising global inflation risks.
Rising energy prices increase fertilizer costs, impacting agricultural inputs for F&F supply chains.

Regulatory Pressure

• U.S. & Mexico dietary guidelines reinforce anti-ultra-processed food direction.
• Clean-label and sugar/sodium reduction momentum accelerating.

2026 Electoral Cycle

Major elections across Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Brazil and the U.S.
Recent trends show a regional shift toward more market-oriented leadership.

Market Growth Outlook

• Latin America F&F market: ~6–7% annual growth.
• Global fragrances: projected USD 73B by 2030.
• Natural segment remains fastest-growing category.

Operational Risk

• Energy instability in Cuba.
• Security volatility in parts of Mexico.
• Institutional disruption in Peru and political tension in Ecuador.

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Ricardo Sierra is a development economist with over 18 years of experience in economic analysis, competitiveness, and private sector development across Latin America and the Caribbean. He has advised multilateral organizations and public institutions, including the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, and IDB Invest, on economic diagnostics, productivity, and growth strategies. His work focuses on helping organizations understand market dynamics, identify growth opportunities, and navigate complex regulatory and institutional environments in the region.

Daniela Rodríguez Conde is a public policy professional specialized in industrial and economic analysis. She holds a Political Science and International Relations degree from CIDE and has worked with organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Partners of the Americas. She is currently a DAAD scholar pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Policy in Germany.

Alonso Santibanez Cobos is a Senior Policy Consultant with 12+ years of experience at the intersection of public policy, international cooperation, and digital transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean. He holds a Master of Public Policy from the Hertie School of Governance (Germany) and a Bachelor in International Relations from El Colegio de México.
His core expertise includes policy analysis and regulatory frameworks, ecosystem and stakeholder mapping, qualitative research methodologies, MSME digital transformation, and evidence-based reporting for institutions such as the IDB, AFD, and DAI Global Health. He is fluent in Spanish and English.

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