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Latin America FDI surge continues

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Early July 2026 saw Ecuador report a sharp rise in first‑quarter foreign direct investment, hinting at a regional upswing. By late July the Dominican Republic’s central bank confirmed that FDI reached US$3.276 billion in the first half of 2026 – a 7.7 % year‑on‑year increase – with energy projects accounting for 27.8 % of inflows, tourism 20.1 % and real‑estate and mining each 12.4 %. Officials attributed the record to legal certainty, tax incentives, modern infrastructure, social peace and a near‑15 % construction boom, noting that Cuba’s recent energy‑sector reforms are reshaping regional investment dynamics. A detailed report on 29 July confirmed the Dominican Republic’s half‑year total of US$3,276.5 million, of which about two‑thirds (US$2,194.6 million) was fresh equity. Mining attracted US$406.3 million, reinforcing its role as a growth driver, and analysts project total FDI could exceed US$5.3 billion by year‑end. Commentator Manuel Rojas highlighted that the June 2026 FDI inflow alone exceeded the entire foreign‑investment volume recorded in 2019 by roughly US$200 million, underscoring the rapid acceleration of capital into the country. Costa Rica remained the top greenfield‑FDI destination in Latin America and the Caribbean, attracting US$5.121 billion in 2025 and ranking eighth globally for projects per million inhabitants. The country’s strong legal security, skilled workforce and emphasis on innovation and sustainability continue to draw high‑value projects, as highlighted by Procomer’s Laura López. These developments underscore a broader trend of accelerating and diversified foreign investment across Latin America during 2026.

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