BUSINESSJun 24 · 08:18 UTCTHE RIO TIMESLucía Martínez

Foreign Investment in Latin America Slowed Sharply in 2025

Foreign direct investment in Latin America grew by 1.7% in 2025, reaching $194.233 billion, marking a sharp slowdown from the 7.1% increase in 2024, according to ECLAC, the UN’s regional body.

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