INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Chile remains the most competitive country in Latin America in 2025, according to the latest ADEN Competitiveness Ranking
report shows a region in transition
Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Panama are now closing in fast, signaling a shift in regional economic dynamics.Chile tops the list with a score of
81 out of 100, but Uruguay follows closely at 77.6, Costa Rica at 75.7, and Panama at 72.2
These countries have improved thanks to more efficient governments, better public services, and investment in education and technology.While
In contrast, Mexico holds fifth place with a score of 68.3 but is at risk of falling behind.Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru now follow
closely, forming a middle group with mixed results
These larger economies suffer from slow reforms, infrastructure gaps, and financial instability that have made it harder for businesses to
(Photo Internet reproduction)At the bottom of the ranking are Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Bolivia, still dealing with weak
institutions, poor infrastructure, and security issues.Venezuela ranks last with 48.9 points, struggling with severe economic and political
instability that continues to push it further behind
Despite their smaller size, countries like Costa Rica and Uruguay have advanced more than many of their larger neighbors.These gains come
from steady reforms, more transparency, and long-term planning
countries like Panama, Brazil, and Mexico have lost ground
Lack of follow-through on reforms, political shifts, and rising debt make it harder for them to attract investment or maintain
growth.Business leaders in these nations continue to call for clear regulations, better infrastructure, and reduced red tape
The ADEN report shows that competitiveness matters.It affects jobs, services, and how attractive a country is for investment
economic future.The gap between top and bottom is still wide, but the middle is much more contested now
or invest, where a country ranks speaks volumes about what to expect on the ground.CountryScore (out of 100)Chile81.0Uruguay77.6Costa
Rica75.7Panama72.2Mexico68.3Argentina67.8Brazil67.1Peru66.6Colombia66.2Dominican Rep.65.6Paraguay62.9El
