Latin America Investment
Latin America is undergoing a pivotal transformation—positioning itself as a high-potential region for strategic capital from the Gulf. With resilient macroeconomic fundamentals, expanding renewable energy corridors, industrial nearshoring, and infrastructure privatizations, LATAM presents compelling, risk-adjusted opportunities for institutional investors.
Our focus markets—Peru, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia—are each aligned with long-term global investment trends: energy transition, food security, smart logistics, and emerging technologies.
At MLC, we offer direct access to:
- Pre-vetted investment opportunities tailored for sovereign, institutional, and family office investors.
- Localized project origination and due diligence supported by regulatory and geopolitical insights.
- Government and agency-level facilitation to streamline your market entry and operations.
Whether you’re seeking stable returns, infrastructure partnerships, or diversified exposure in emerging economies, Latin America—guided by our expertise—offers a gateway to sustainable, strategic growth.
PERU 🇵🇪
Resource-Based Stability & Energy Transition Potential
Macroeconomic Snapshot:
• GDP (2024): USD 270B
• Growth Rate: ~2.8%
• FDI Inflows (2023): USD 9.4B
• Credit Rating: BBB (Fitch)
• Currency: PEN (Sol) – Managed float
Strategic Sectors:
• Copper & lithium mining: World’s second-largest copper producer; lithium
• Hydropower and solar energy: 60% of electricity is already renewable; green hydrogen pilots in development.
• Agro-industrial exports: Blueberries, avocados—top 5 globally.
• Road, rail and port infrastructure: $160B+ funding needs in roads, rail, ports.
Regulatory Highlights:
• 30+ Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs)
• Stable royalty framework in mining
• ICSID member—international arbitration supported
Investor Insight:
The Peruvian government seeks joint ventures with GCC investors in renewable energy corridors and lithium zones.
BRAZIL 🇧🇷
Scale, Innovation & Renewable Leadership
Macroeconomic Snapshot:
• GDP (2024): USD 2.1T
• Growth Rate: ~2.0%
• FDI Inflows (2023): USD 60B+
• Credit Rating: BB (S&P), positive outlook
• Currency: BRL (Real) – Managed float
Strategic Sectors:
• Biofuels, wind, and green hydrogen: Global leader in biofuels; green H2 export initiatives underway.
• Smart agriculture and agtech: Largest net food exporter in the Southern
Hemisphere.
• Port and rail privatization: Rail privatization (e.g., FIOL), port concessions.
• Fintech and digital banking: Fintech unicorn ecosystem; B3 as liquidity hub.
Regulatory Highlights:
• National Investment Partnerships (PPI)
• DTA signed with UAE (2023)
• Strong ESG convergence with EU standards
Investor Insight:
Active partnerships between Brazil and Middle Eastern sovereign funds in infrastructure and clean energy are expanding.
MEXICO 🇲🇽
North American Integration & Industrial Scaling
Macroeconomic Snapshot:
• GDP (2024): USD 1.7T
• Growth Rate: ~2.3%
• FDI Inflows (2023): USD 36B
• Credit Rating: BBB (Moody’s)
• Currency: MXN (Peso) – Free float
Strategic Sectors:
• EV manufacturing and aerospace: OEM plants under construction.
• Nearshoring and logistics platforms: Relocation of supply chains from Asia.
• LNG infrastructure: Oil & gas midstream, LNG terminals.
• Luxury hospitality and resort development: Underpriced high-ROI assets in Pacific Coast and Riviera Maya.
Regulatory Highlights:
• USMCA trade protection
• Deep capital markets (CKDs, FIBRAs)
• Legal certainty in industrial corridors
Investor Insight:
Gulf-backed investments are reshaping Pacific ports, enabling high-efficiency trade between Asia and North America.
COLOMBIA 🇨🇴
ESG Growth and Bilateral Connectivity
Macroeconomic Snapshot:
• GDP (2024): USD 380B
• Growth Rate: ~2.5%
• FDI Inflows (2023): USD 17B
• Credit Rating: BB+ (S&P), stable outlook
• Currency: COP – Volatile, liquid
Strategic Sectors:
• Renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro): 3 GW of new solar/wind capacity by 2030.
• Eco-tourism and sustainable hospitality: High-yield opportunities in biodiversity-rich regions with growing demand for luxury, eco-conscious travel experiences.
• Urban smart infrastructure: Bogotá and Medellín pushing vertical development and smart cities.
• Carbon and biodiversity credit markets: Early-stage frameworks forming.
• Logistics Hubs: Key gateway to both Pacific and Caribbean.
Regulatory Highlights:
• Investment incentives in Free Trade Zones
• Robust foreign equity participation rules
• Institutional support from IFC, IDB
Investor Insight:
Colombia is piloting Islamic finance-compatible green infrastructure models with potential sukuk structuring.