
Welcome
to your financing expert for the Latin America region
Dörthe Arend

Competent local support in Latin America
Since February 2025, Dörthe Arend has been working as an independent representative of Euler Hermes in Latin America. She is currently based in Peru and will be stationed in Colombia from May. Her focus is on the Andean countries of Peru, Colombia and Ecuador - with an open eye for the entire region.
As a local contact, she advises German exporters, their representatives and local companies wishing to source from Germany on the benefits of export credit guarantees in terms of cover and financing.
Through training courses, events and company visits, she strengthens the local network and helps to publicize the export credit guarantees.
Dörthe Arend speaks fluent German, English and Spanish.
Advice and protection for your successful market entry in Latin America
Latin America offers German companies a wide range of opportunities - from industry and mining to renewable energies. However, political uncertainties, fluctuating financial markets and currency risks pose major challenges. This is where the German government's export credit guarantees provide security: they protect against payment defaults and enable attractive financing for local business partners.
Our Latin America expert Dörthe Arend supports you with comprehensive market knowledge: from Ecuador's dollar economy to Peru's economic stability and Colombia's dynamic and diversified economy. With customized advice, she supports German exporters in successfully entering the market and expanding their business in the long term.
Through close cooperation with institutions such as Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) and the Latin America Association (LAV), Dörthe Arend supports companies in building networks and successfully developing markets.
Rely on our expertise and local presence - for sustainable, secure business relationships and a successful market entry in Latin America.

Your export opportunities in Latin America
Opportunities & support
"Whether Colombia, Peru or Ecuador - the region offers great potential for German exporters. With the right partners and instruments such as the export credit guarantee, even challenging markets can be successfully developed."
Diverse industries
"Whether infrastructure, industry or renewable energies - there are numerous business opportunities for exporters. German solutions are particularly in demand in mining, agriculture and large-scale projects."
Trust & market access
"Business is not only done on the basis of figures - trust and personal relationships are crucial. Those who are present and show genuine interest have a clear advantage."
Successful market entry in Latin America:
Financing expert Dörthe Arend on opportunities, challenges and strategies for success
Major projects in Latin America
Overview country information | Latin America
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Talk to me
Do you have a question, need advice or want to send me a message?
Would you like a consultation (together with your bank) on site or via video call?
Contact me and I will take care of your request.
I can advise you on all questions relating to export insurance
During the consultation, we discuss your specific export project in detail, clarify questions and find the right type of cover for your foreign business.
How to submit an application
It's very easy in the myAGA customer portal. Register via this link: my.agaportal.de.
I will assist you with the application process, including the cost indication, and am available to answer any questions you may have.
We check your application
The main criteria when assessing your export business for cover with an export credit guarantee are:
- The creditworthiness of the foreign customer
- The respective country risk
- The proportion of German value added
- Usual contractual terms (payment terms and term)
- Compliance with environmental, social and human rights standards
We secure your export business
After a positive check, you will receive
Before signing the contract:
- a binding, provisional commitment
And after conclusion of the contract
- the letter of acceptance (final commitment)
- the declaration of warranty (certificate of cover)
- the invoice
Which export credit guarantee suits your project?
We offer you various options for securing your receivables from export transactions or from the financing of a foreign transaction:

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With us you are always informed
You can find relevant news in the ECG Report or register directly for the newsletter with all the information on export credit guarantees. You can also find events near you in our event portal, e.g. our IHK consultant day.