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Paz Gómez

Paz Gómez is an Econ Americas analyst and a widely published economic commentator. Based in Quito, she leads the firm's office in Ecuador. She holds an MS in digital currency and blockchain from the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, and a BA in international relations and political science from San Francisco University of Quito. She is a cofounder and the academic coordinator of Libre Razón, a classical-liberal think tank in Quito, Ecuador. Follow her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Panama Medical Cannabis
Due to its strategic location and proximity to North America, Panama has the potential to become a leading industry player. (Canva)

Panama Readies to Legalize Cannabis, Be First in Central America
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A Boon for Patients, Agricultural Industry

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Investing in Ecuadorian Stocks
Ecuador is a developing economy with many industries bound to flourish in the next few years. (Paz Gómez)

4 Things to Know before Investing in Ecuadorian Stocks
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High-Growth Outlier in South America Offers Rewards for Risk-Takers

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Brokerage in Ecuador
Ecuador, South America’s sole dollarized economy, is back on the radar of foreign investors. (472619)

How to Choose a Brokerage in Ecuador
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Our Side-by-Side Comparison for Foreigners

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bitcoinization of el salvador
President Nayib Bukele made the announcement during a conference in Miami on June 5, 2021. (Bitcoin Magazine)

The Lightning-Fast Bitcoinization of El Salvador
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World’s First Crypto Tender Law Leaves Confusion

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Panama's banking secrecy
Panama’s banking secrecy has led the country to be known as the “Switzerland of the Americas.” (Canva)

The Price of Panama’s Banking Secrecy
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Global Regulators Tighten Screws on Central American Financial Hub

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Cuba Monetary Unification
The immediate effect of the monetary unification has been tough, leading to widespread unrest. (mambí)

The End of Cuba’s Artificial Hard Money
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Phasing Out of Dollar-Pegged Peso Triggers Devaluation

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Brazilians stocks
In 2020, 1.5 million new investors started trading through the country’s major exchange, B3. (Rafael Matsunaga)

How the Pandemic Drove Brazilians to Stocks
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Young, Retail Investors Embrace Online Discount Brokers

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puerto rico tax heaven
The deal is particularly attractive to US citizens: they do not need a residency permit. (MariamS)

Puerto Rico’s Allure as a Tax Haven
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Struggling Island Attracts Residents, Businesses with Meaningful Benefits

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Monetary Metals
The company’s objective is to offer investors an incentive to go beyond hoarding and to use gold as money. (17095 images)

Monetary Metals Turns Gold Into Fixed Income
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Lend Rather than Hoard for In-Kind Returns

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