Useful Links for Tourists, Expats & Students in Latin America

Here is a list of useful links for future expats and travelers in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Latin America: 

Latin America:

• Finding Statistics in Latin America, an article (July 2012) by FreePint, the full version is available only to subscribers
• Intern in Latin America - all-inclusive programs for interns, volunteers, students enrolled in medicine/no Spanish is required/, Spanish courses; positions in Argentina & Colombia, soon the program will expand to Chile, Mexico and Brazil
• Internship programs in Latin America - links by Transitions Abroad
• South America Travel Guide - Chile-based website providing basic info for most countries in the region
• Nearshore Americas - Latin America business and outsourcing news and analysis
• Caribbean Search - local news, real estate and jobs 
• South America Expat Blogs - blogs by and for expatriates 
• More Expat Resources - expat websites, jobs & careers, immigration information, country guides, resources for healthcare and travel 

Latin America Attracts Foreign Professionals & Students

Skilled migrants consider economies already reputed for specific industries and skill pools – such as the USA, other English-speaking countries and countries in continental Europe. But given that visa procedures are complicated and since the American and European economies have been affected by the economic crisis, immigrants are increasingly interested in the emerging economies, especially if they are relatively stable and have a leading position in their region – i.e. countries in Asia and Latin America.

Emerging or catching-up economies are eager to fill their skill gaps. That is why they have been working on competitive migration policies which only complement developments such as attractive conditions for outsourcing; well developed higher education systems or ongoing efforts to improve them; growing industries; investments in IT and English language training.

Here is an overview of the latest economic advances, skills shortages and immigrant inflows in the most developed Latin American economies other than Brazil - Argentina, Chile and Mexico.