This was reported by ECLAC, which highlighted that Mexico and Brazil were the countries that received the most foreign direct investment (FDI) last year. The bulk of the funds was allocated to the software sector and aimed more at infrastructure deployment than at production.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024 and directed toward sectors related to digital technologies totaled US$20.253 billion, representing a 36% increase compared to 2023, according to a newly published report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

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Foreign direct investment in digital tech jumped 36% in 2024

This was reported by ECLAC, which highlighted that Mexico and Brazil were the countries that received the most foreign direct investment (FDI) last year. The bulk of the funds was allocated to the software sector and aimed more at infrastructure deployment than at production.

MORE ANALYSIS

Foreign direct investment in digital tech jumped 36% in 2024

This was reported by ECLAC, which highlighted that Mexico and Brazil were the countries that received the most foreign direct investment (FDI) last year. The bulk of the funds was allocated to the software sector and aimed more at infrastructure deployment than at production.

5G contracts progress as ICE raises additional concerns

EU accepts 15% export tariff to finalize trade pact with US

Small Story, Big Problem

The conflict between the U.S. and Brazil has escalated to unthinkable levels and could set precedents regarding future legislation on social media and the Internet.

ENACOM enters new intervention phase: 18 months of instability

The government of Javier Milei has moved forward with opening the skies to new satellite operators and simplifying regulations, including the repeal of Decree 690, which had allowed state intervention in the mobile business and data provision.

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