The Digital Economy in Latin American Foreign Trade: Post-Pandemic Challenges for Sustainable Development
This article examines the digital transformation in Latin America's foreign trade and points out the emerging challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic context of COVID-19. Digitalization has redefined trade structures and international trade dynamics, driving the growth of e-commerce...
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This article examines the digital transformation in Latin America's foreign trade and points out the emerging challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic context of COVID-19. Digitalization has redefined trade structures and international trade dynamics, driving the growth of e-commerce and the modernization of customs processes. However, the region faces significant disparities in infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and technological capabilities, which affect its global competitiveness. Through a detailed analysis of progress and obstacles between 2018 and 2023, this study identifies gaps and opportunities to strengthen digital integration and promote sustainable development. Data from official sources such as ECLAC and case studies of Latin American countries are used to assess the adoption of digital technologies in foreign trade. The results reveal that, although digitization has facilitated cross-border trade and improved operational efficiency, important challenges persist in cybersecurity, digital divides, and adaptation of public policies. This article makes an important contribution by offering a comprehensive view of how the digital economy is reshaping foreign trade in Latin America and provides valuable information for academics, policymakers, and private sector actors interested in the region's sustainable development and international competitiveness.
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| spelling | doaj-art-63f7d8b4d78f4d1c9f7bd941db2f0ca62025-08-20T02:53:26ZengQubahanQubahan Academic Journal2709-82062025-03-015110.48161/qaj.v5n1a1514The Digital Economy in Latin American Foreign Trade: Post-Pandemic Challenges for Sustainable Development Henry Bernardo Garay Canales0Santiago Alberto Casas Luna 1Candi Pastora Malaga Davila 2Juan Manuel Aponte Cajavilca 3Dominga Micaela Cano Ccoa 4Manuel Eduardo Vilca Tantapoma5Gilbert Roland Alvarado Arbildo 6Herlinda Melissa Aguirre López 7Academic Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics, Universidad Nacional de Tumbes 24001, Perú; School of Health Engineering, Faculty of Ecology, Universidad Nacional de San Martín 22200, Perú; Academic Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa 04000, Perú; School of Economics and Finance, Faculty of Economics, Colegio de Economistas de Lima, 15073 Perú;Academic Department of Industrial Process Engineering, Professional School of Textile and Apparel Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Juliaca 21101, Perú;Department of Management, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo 13011, Perú;Professional School of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences, Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana 01000, Perú;Professional School of Economics, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos 15081, Perú. This article examines the digital transformation in Latin America's foreign trade and points out the emerging challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic context of COVID-19. Digitalization has redefined trade structures and international trade dynamics, driving the growth of e-commerce and the modernization of customs processes. However, the region faces significant disparities in infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and technological capabilities, which affect its global competitiveness. Through a detailed analysis of progress and obstacles between 2018 and 2023, this study identifies gaps and opportunities to strengthen digital integration and promote sustainable development. Data from official sources such as ECLAC and case studies of Latin American countries are used to assess the adoption of digital technologies in foreign trade. The results reveal that, although digitization has facilitated cross-border trade and improved operational efficiency, important challenges persist in cybersecurity, digital divides, and adaptation of public policies. This article makes an important contribution by offering a comprehensive view of how the digital economy is reshaping foreign trade in Latin America and provides valuable information for academics, policymakers, and private sector actors interested in the region's sustainable development and international competitiveness. https://journal.qubahan.com/index.php/qaj/article/view/1514 |
| spellingShingle | Henry Bernardo Garay Canales Santiago Alberto Casas Luna Candi Pastora Malaga Davila Juan Manuel Aponte Cajavilca Dominga Micaela Cano Ccoa Manuel Eduardo Vilca Tantapoma Gilbert Roland Alvarado Arbildo Herlinda Melissa Aguirre López The Digital Economy in Latin American Foreign Trade: Post-Pandemic Challenges for Sustainable Development Qubahan Academic Journal |
| title | The Digital Economy in Latin American Foreign Trade: Post-Pandemic Challenges for Sustainable Development |
| title_full | The Digital Economy in Latin American Foreign Trade: Post-Pandemic Challenges for Sustainable Development |
| title_fullStr | The Digital Economy in Latin American Foreign Trade: Post-Pandemic Challenges for Sustainable Development |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Digital Economy in Latin American Foreign Trade: Post-Pandemic Challenges for Sustainable Development |
| title_short | The Digital Economy in Latin American Foreign Trade: Post-Pandemic Challenges for Sustainable Development |
| title_sort | digital economy in latin american foreign trade post pandemic challenges for sustainable development |
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