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Explore the economic challenges and opportunities facing Latin America in this 52-minute panel discussion from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. Examine why growth in the region has stagnated at around 2% and discover strategies for developing a more diversified economy while boosting investment and productivity. Analyze the impact of geoeconomic tensions and major power competition for influence over Latin America, and learn how ongoing economic policy shifts can deliver meaningful growth. Gain insights from expert panelists Esther Dweck, James Scriven, Julio Velarde, Altagracia Gomez Sierra, Juan Carlos Mora, and Gillian R. Tett as they discuss practical solutions for overcoming the region's growth ceiling. Understand the broader context of transparency, consistency, and accountability as fundamental principles for building trust in economic development, while exploring how public-private cooperation can shape regional agendas and drive positive change across Latin American economies.
