Question 1

According to projections for 2026, what is the anticipated GDP growth rate for Latin America and the Caribbean?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1.9%-2.1%

Question 2

Which of the following countries are highlighted as key hubs for renewable energy investment in Latin America for 2026?

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Chile, and Argentina

Question 3

What is the projected total tourism receipt for the Caribbean in 2026, according to the CTO's forecast?

Accepted Answer

Approaching USD 48 billion

Question 4

The EU-Mercosur Association Agreement, which aims to create one of the world's largest free-trade areas, began provisional application in 2026. Which of the following countries are the core members of Mercosur involved in this agreement?

Accepted Answer

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay

Question 5

In 2026, Latin America's enterprise IT market is projected to reach approximately how much in regional spending?

Accepted Answer

Nearly $118 billion

Question 6

Which sector is identified as a primary engine for the significant infrastructure race and digital transformation in Latin America by 2026?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Question 7

Latin America and the Caribbean's clean energy investment in 2025 reached approximately how much, representing a small portion of global transition capital?

Accepted Answer

Around $70 billion

Question 8

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Latin America and the Caribbean rose by what percentage in 2025, making it the best performing developing region?

Accepted Answer

13.9%

Question 9

As of early 2026, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement has become the legal framework for what is projected to be the world's largest free trade area, covering approximately how many people?

Accepted Answer

Over 700 million people

Question 10

Which countries in Latin America are expected to lead in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in 2026, with Brazil consistently leading the region?

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia

Question 11

In the Caribbean, which market segment is outperforming the broader tourism market in terms of average daily rate (ADR) and occupancy?

Accepted Answer

Premium and luxury segments

Question 12

According to GSMA Intelligence, by the end of 2027, what percentage of mobile connections in Latin America is 5G expected to account for?

Accepted Answer

About one quarter

Question 13

Which of the following countries in the Caribbean Sea are projected to have among the world's lowest inflation rates in 2026, averaging in the low one-percent range?

Accepted Answer

Aruba, Belize, Grenada, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Bahamas

Question 14

In terms of renewable energy generation, what percentage of electricity did Latin America and the Caribbean generate from clean sources in 2024, significantly above the global average?

Accepted Answer

65%

Question 15

For Latin America and the Caribbean, what is the binding constraint that remains subdued and is waiting for clearer signals on the external environment and domestic policy frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Investment

Question 16

Which of the following countries are projected to experience a decline in tourist arrivals in the first five months of 2026, signaling a slowdown in Caribbean tourism?

Accepted Answer

Cancún, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Cuba

Latin America & Caribbean Economic Shifts: Market Trends, Investment & Trade in 2026

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