# Biotechnology sector expansion in Latin America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/biotechnology-sector-expansion-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-10-26T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The biotechnology sector in Latin America is seeing significant activity, driven by both international corporations and regional firms. Amgen has selected Buenos Aires, Argentina, as the headquarters for a new regional clinical research, innovation, and development hub. This facility will coordinate activities across Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia, leveraging Argentina’s high capacity for clinical trials and patient recruitment.

Concurrently, Argentine biotechnology companies are expanding their footprint in the agricultural sector. NOVA is targeting Brazil for strategic growth in plant nutrition solutions, while Biofilm has announced a US$ 7 million investment to increase production capacity and advance its research and development efforts across the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Biotechnology companies expand operations in Latin America

Argentine biotech firms NOVA and Biofilm are investing heavily to expand agricultural biotechnology solutions and production capacity across Brazil and Latin America.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/biotechnology-companies-expand-operations-in-latin-america

### 2026-10-16: Amgen to establish Latin American clinical research hub in Buenos Aires

Amgen is establishing a regional clinical research hub in Buenos Aires to coordinate activities in Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia, leveraging Argentina's high capacity for clinical trials.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amgen-to-establish-latin-american-clinical-research-hub-in-buenos-aires

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