The World Bank forecasts moderate and uneven economic growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, with regional GDP expected to grow by 2.3% and rise slightly to 2.5% by 2026-2027. Mexico faces challenges due to U.S. trade barriers, with growth projected at 0.2% in 2025. Central America is expected to grow by 3.3% in 2025, driven by services and private consumption. Costa Rica and Panama show promising growth prospects, while Guyana leads with a 10% GDP expansion in 2025 due to oil investments. Argentina and Colombia anticipate recoveries, with growth rates of 5.5% and 2.5%, respectively. Brazil, however, will see a slowdown from 3.4% in 2024 to 2.4% in 2025. Chile’s growth is projected at 2.1%, supported by mining exports. The region remains vulnerable to global fluctuations, with structural challenges and external trade tensions posing risks. Despite some positive signs, long-term growth is constrained by low productivity and fiscal pressures.
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