Latin America’s largest investment bank, BTG Pactual, is making a bold push to become a global commodities powerhouse, positioning Brazil as a central pillar of global food security. Chairman André Esteves believes Brazil could supply 80% of the world’s additional food demand over the next two decades, and he wants BTG to be at the heart of that transformation.

Latest Economic Projections for Latin America: IMF vs. World Bank. IMF ProjectionsThe IMF now forecasts GDP growth in Latin America and the Caribbean will slow to 2.0% in 2025, down from 2.4% in 2024 and below its January forecast of 2.5%.The main reason for this downgrade is a projected contraction in Mexico’s economy, which

Despite commanding some of the world’s largest reserves of oil, gas, lithium, and copper, Latin America’s sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) remain small, traditional, and underleveraged. While Africa and Asia have embraced sovereign funds as engines of growth and innovation, Latin America's 12 SWFs are overwhelmingly stabilization funds, designed to smooth fiscal shocks but not to invest in the future.

Episode 2: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities | Paraguay: The Hidden Gem of Latin America. While Episode 1 looked at Paraguay’s economic foundations, Episode 2 explores what lies ahead. What makes this country’s future so promising, and why should the world take notice?

Navigating Change: Regional Opportunities in an Uncertain World. After years of turbulence, Latin America entered 2025 with a rare macroeconomic opportunity: growth has stabilized, inflation is down, and public debt is leveling off. But with global risks rising and productivity still weak, the question is whether this calm can be turned into something more lasting.

Latin America and the Caribbean entered 2025 with an unusual advantage: macroeconomic fundamentals are broadly under control. Inflation has eased, interest rates are stabilizing, and unemployment is at its lowest point in over a decade. Yet behind this façade of calm lies a deeper problem, low productivity, high labor informality, and underwhelming

The Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Latin America. Despite having some of the world’s most valuable natural resources, Latin America has lagged in using sovereign wealth funds as a tool for long-term development and stability. Unlike Africa and Southeast Asia, where sovereign vehicles are being used to catalyze growth and attract FDI.

Governments across Latin America and the Caribbean have made major investments in digital public infrastructure. Virtually all countries in the region now operate public financial management systems (PFMIS) and tax management systems (TaxMIS), covering an average of 79% of government revenues. But the potential of these systems remains largely untapped: while descriptive analytics are common, the use of more sophisticated tools, such as diagnostic and predictive analytics, lags far behind. The result? Billions in potential savings are being left on the table.

Governments in Latin America Are Missing Billions by Underutilizing Data. Governments across Latin America have built extensive digital infrastructure but are failing to fully leverage their data for decision-making. While 100% of surveyed countries have public financial management (PFMIS) and tax systems (TaxMIS), their use of advanced analytics remains limited.