Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile and Colombia compared for foreign investors in 2026 - markets, the new dividend tax, access and the risks, in plain English.
LATIN AMERICA · INVESTING · 2026
Key Facts
—Biggest market: Brazil — the B3 exchange in São Paulo; the Ibovespa hit an all-time high near 199,000 points in April 2026.
—Highest upside: Argentina — the Merval is at post-election highs, and a possible MSCI emerging-market upgrade could draw close to US$1 billion in index buying.
—Steadiest: Mexico — a nearshoring tailwind and an investment-grade rating (Moody’s Baa3).
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