US investment in Latin America: which countries lead capital inflows amid competition with China
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28/07/2026
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The United States maintained an average annual investment of US$28.7 billion in new projects in Latin America between 2003 and 2025, while China accelerated its presence to reach US$46 billion in 2025. Mexico, Brazil, and Chile led recent US capital inflows, with implications for infrastructure, innovation, logistics, and regional agricultural export competitiveness.