TRIVIA

The debate on pensions in Chile—from fund withdrawals to proposals for reforming the system—has been on the agenda for at least the last two years. While the fourth withdrawal of AFP funds is being discussed, which countries in the Americas do you think are the best places to retire?

a) United States, Canada, Colombia
b) Canada, United States, Chile
c) Canada, United States, Colombia
d) United States, Canada, Brazil

Answer:

B) According to the 2020 ranking compiled by French investment bank Natixis (https://www.im.natixis.com/us/research/2020-global-retirement-index), Chile ranks 34th among the 44 nations analyzed (including OECD and BRIC members) under four parameters: health, quality of life, material well-being, and financial environment for retirees. In the Americas, Canada ranks first, followed by the US and Chile. Below them are Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. Chile stands out in terms of the financial environment for pensioners and health. Globally, the best countries to retire in are Iceland, Switzerland, and Norway.