# Mathematics olympiad participation in Latin America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mathematics-olympiad-participation-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-09-25T01:55:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Educational initiatives in Latin America are increasingly utilizing mathematics competitions to engage students. In Córdoba, Argentina, the Ministry of Education is promoting mathematical learning through provincial olympiads and participation in the 2026 Matific LATAM Mathematics Olympiads, which employs artificial intelligence and gamification for students aged 4 to 15.

Broadening this regional activity, the Matific Mathematics Olympics is scheduled as an online competition for students across Latin America and the Caribbean. Additionally, international competition results show the Mexican national team securing second place at the 41st Iberoamerican Mathematics Olympiad in Buenos Aires, finishing behind Brazil but ahead of Spain.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Mathematics Olympiads engage students in Latin America and Mexico

Mathematics competitions are gaining traction as Matific hosts its online Olympics for Latin American students, while Mexico's national team secures second place at the Iberoamerican Mathematics Olympiad.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mathematics-olympiads-engage-students-in-latin-america-and-mexico

### 2026-09-16: Córdoba promotes mathematics through provincial and international olympiads

The Córdoba Ministry of Education is advancing mathematical literacy through provincial olympiads and the international Matific LATAM competition, featuring rewards for high-performing primary schools.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crdoba-promotes-mathematics-through-provincial-and-international-olympiads

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