The updated Kearney FDI Confidence Index update ranks Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico as Latin America’s top international investment attractors. The Index assesses global investor confidence and ranks countries based on their attractiveness for foreign direct investments. Notably, Mexico ascended to the 21st position, marking its return to the top 25 most favored nations for global […]
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