Slow Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean amid Global Uncertainty and Weak Investment © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/lac/publication/perspectivas-economicas-america-latina-caribe Latin America and the Caribbean enter 2026 with growth still constrained by long-standing structural challenges. Regional GDP growth is projected to reach 2.1 percent this year, below the 2.4% recorded in 2025.The lack of improvement comes with downward revisions in some country projections and reflects a familiar mix of demand: private consumption remains the main driver, while investment stays subdued amid elevated global and domestic uncertainty and still‑restrictive real (inflation-adjusted) financing conditions. Stagnation in economic growth and persistent difficulties in creating high-quality jobs have moved industrial policy back to the radar of the policy debate. © 2026 World Bank Group,