The country accounted for 40% of foreign investment directed to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, driven by technology, artificial intelligence, energy, and mergers and acquisitions.
By Anna França August 25, 2026, at 6:01 a.m.
Brazil strengthened its position as the leading destination for foreign direct investment in Latin America and the Caribbean, attracting $77.67 billion in 2025. This figure represents 40% of all investment directed to the region, which totaled $194.23 billion during the period, according to the report Investment Migration Programs in Latin America: A Comparative Analysis, prepared by consulting firm Global Citizen Solutions.
Brazil and Mexico, the region’s two largest economies, together accounted for 62% of total investment. Mexico received $43.22 billion, representing 22% of the regional total.
Brazil’s leadership, however, contrasts with its performance on another indicator examined in the study. Although it is the leading destination for foreign capital, Brazil ranks only seventh among the 11 Latin American residency-by-investment programs evaluated by the consulting firm.
