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New opportunities – South America in the steady recovery of the continent of South America has become in recent decades an impressive economic power and countries such as Brazil are leading the region. Constant growth increases the wealth of Nations. Change in South America long considered a problem continent South America. Ruthless military regime, high crime rates and social deprivation were attributes, was equated with the continent to the rest of the world. But fundamentally, the situation has changed in the last 20 years.

Meanwhile, South America not only stands for progress and development, but has developed its own identity in terms ‘dealing with social responsibility’. This attracts not only tourists in hordes, but South America makes it interesting for potential investors. As an example, we present three regions. Revolution between the seas in the 1990s mostly bad news came from Colombia. Drug mafia and rebels had the country firmly in their grasp. With a resolute The restoration of State authority managed law and order policy, as well as comprehensive rehabilitation measures. Today, tourists can visit the cities of Bogota, Medellin and Cali again without fear.

Also attract the numerous coffee plantations of the Cordillera, while the geographical location between the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean heights slain has always been the heart of the tourist. Mestizos make up the majority of the population of Colombia, they are the result of the connection europaischer immigrants with the indigenous aborigines of the country. You also encounter descendants of African slaves and white colonists. Economic engine of the continent in Brazil, the change of the continent can be observed clearly. Torn by dictatorship, crime and social ills start for some time, to run the sign positive. President Lula was effectively fights poverty and the middle class. It developed into an economic miracle, which benefited many Brazilians. The Brazilian Company largely consists of the descendants of European colonists and African slaves. The economic upswing, due to a strong industry, Brazil today makes the engine of South America. Visitors may succumb to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the Amazon or the waterfalls of Iguacu are of epoch-making beauty? Prosperity on the Rio de la Plata, the Uruguay’s population is as structured as in Colombia – just in a different mixing ratio. On the Rio de la Plata are the descendants of European colonists in clear majority, while mestizos and descendants of African slaves are in the minority. Uruguay suffered years of military dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s. In addition, it had major problems with social impoverishment. Nevertheless, Uruguay is regarded as first welfare state of European-style in South America. After the return to democracy, the country has taken long to take advantage of its structure. Today, the country recorded the highest growth rates of the continent. Tourists will appreciate especially the European flair of the capital Montevideo or the sophisticated bustle in the seaside resort of Punta del Este.