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Latin American economic and trade projections

Overview

Economic forecasts for the Latin American and Caribbean region indicate varied growth and trade trends for 2026.

The World Bank projects a regional growth rate of 2.2%, with significant disparities among nations. Paraguay (4.7%) and El Salvador (4.5%) are expected to lead the region, while Honduras is projected to grow by 3.4%. Conversely, major economies such as Brazil (2.1%) and Mexico (1.4%) face potential stagnation. Argentina is forecasted to see 2.1% growth, though analysts note a risk of technical recession following a third-quarter GDP drop.

Complementing these growth projections, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) anticipates a 20% increase in the value of regional goods exports. This expansion is expected to be driven by an 11% rise in prices and a 9% increase in trade volumes. While South American nations are poised to benefit from higher commodity prices, Mexico is expected to see growth through manufacturing exports. Regional imports are also forecasted to rise by 16%, supported by recovering domestic consumption.

Entities

Dominican Republic · Latin America · World Bank · Paraguay · Argentina

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    ECLAC projects 20% growth in Latin American exports for 2026

    ECLAC projects a 20% increase in Latin American and Caribbean goods exports in 2026, driven by rising prices and volumes, with South America benefiting from commodities and Mexico from manufacturing.

  2. [BUSINESS] 65 sources
    World Bank projects 2.2% growth for Latin America in 2026

    The World Bank projects 2.2% growth for Latin America in 2026. El Salvador and Paraguay lead regional expansion, while Argentina eyes a recovery despite potential technical recession risks.

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