Oct. 26, 2012--U.S. billionaire business magnate Donald Trump could expand his brand into Costa Rica. Trump is looking to develop hotels in Latin America, according to Bloomberg.

The company's first hotel outside the U.S. opened in July 2011 in Panama City. The Trump Ocean Club, the tallest building in Latin America, has been a success, said Eric Trump, Donald's 28-year-old son. Panama is Latin America's fastest growing economy.

Eric Trump, an executive vice president for Trump Organization Inc. told Bloomberg that the they're looking at Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Uruguay and Mexico as possible sites for expansion.

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