Argentina recorded the lowest level of foreign direct investment among Latin America's largest economies in 2025. File Photo by David Fernández/EPA
May 28 (UPI) -- Argentina recorded the lowest level of foreign direct investment among Latin America's largest economies in 2025, underscoring the country's ongoing struggle to attract capital despite incentives promoted by President Javier Milei's government.
According to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, Argentina received $3.134 billion in foreign direct investment, placing last among the regional economies included in the report.
Foreign direct investment is considered a key driver of economic development because it provides external financing, supports job creation and promotes technology transfer and productivity growth. It can also strengthen a country's balance of payments and help modernize strategic industries through long-term productive projects.
By comparison, Brazil attracted $76.877 billion in foreign direct investment, Mexico received $40.871 billion, Chile drew $13.152 billion, Colombia received $11.462 billion and Costa Rica attracted $5.733 billion.
