Brazil fell seven places to 65th of 70 in the 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking, dragged by costly capital and weak schooling even as investment holds.

Brazil fell seven places to 65th of 70 in the 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking, dragged by costly capital and weak schooling even as investment holds.

Mexico fell seven places to 62nd in the 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking, as weak institutions and public finances eroded its trade and labour strengths.