Latin America

Butler Manufacturing, a manufacturer and builder of metal buildings for self-storage and other industries, has expanded its Builder Advisory Council to include two members representing Latin America. Javier Ugarte de la Rosa of real estate...

Peru-based self-storage developer and investor Christian Duerr of Incapital S.A.C. is on schedule to open the first “state-of-the-art” self-storage facility in Lima, Peru, this year, according to David Blum, president of Better Management Systems...

Brazil self-storage developer Diepholz Participacoes Ltda. is converting a former nightclub to a storage facility in Porto Alegrae, Brazil, according to David Blum, president of Better Management Systems LLC (BMS), a U.S.-based consultant...

Brazilian self-storage operator GuardeAqui and Chicago-based investment firm Equity International have added Ranger Co-Investment Fund III as an investment partner. The fund acquired a stake in the companies’ joint venture established in February...

Self-storage continues to blossom worldwide despite the many barriers faced by developers, investors and operators. The 2014 Inside Self-Storage International Digital Issue examines the industry's progression on six continents, with an in-depth...

The second annual Latin America Self Storage Trade Show and Education event will be held Nov. 12-13 at the São Paulo State Housing Syndicate’s (Secovi-SP) convention center in São Paulo. Designed for self-storage investors, developers and...

Brazilian self-storage operator GuardeAqui and investment partner Equity International have agreed to a joint venture with Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners (AIP). Funds from the deal will be used to acquire, retrofit and develop self...