According to a study by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) released on Monday, foreign direct investment in Latin America and the Caribbean increased by 55.2% in 2022 to a record $224.58 billion.
Foreign direct investment into Latin America and the Caribbean reached a record $224.58 billion in 2022, up 55.2% from the previous year and the highest level ever recorded, according to ECLAC analysts.
The analysts expect that Brazil will attract the greatest investment in 2022 (41% of the total). In terms of investments received, Costa Rica led Central America, and the Dominican Republic led the Caribbean. The services sector received more than 50% of all foreign investments, with increases in manufacturing and mining investment as well.
source: cepal.org
