South America and the Caribbean.

Dominican Republic, Chile become trade darlings; Brazil plays catch-up

What are the most attractive markets in South America and its northern neighbor, the Caribbean, for U.S.-based traders and investors?

It wasn't all that long ago that Venezuela was the most appealing, most prosperous country in the region, not just in the energy sector but in other sectors that took advantage of the high standard of living that energy created. Argentina and Chile were pariahs, and Brazil was a sleeping giant, for the most part.

More recently, Argentina and Chil