Overview

• The new forecasts put growth at 4.6% in 2025, down from 5.5% projected in June, with 4.0% expected in 2026 versus 4.5% previously and 2027 unchanged at 4.0%.
• Despite the trim, Argentina is projected to record the fastest expansion among the region’s large economies and rank second overall behind Guyana at 11.8%.
• The report describes a notable rebound led by recovering agricultural exports and early gains in private consumption and investment alongside easing inflation and a fiscal surplus.
• The World Bank cites a tougher global backdrop—higher interest rates, softer demand and falling commodity prices—with Latin America and the Caribbean seen growing 2.3% in 2025.
• It urges reforms to spur “transformative” entrepreneurship focused on human capital, a better business climate and access to finance, and local media report a World Bank commitment of about US$4 billion in near‑term disbursements.