Argentina would be the economy with the highest relative growth in Latin America in 2026, according to projections published by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The agency estimates that the country's economic activity will expand by around 3.8% this year, a figure that is clearly above the expected regional average of
2.1%.If this scenario were confirmed, Argentina would outpace relevant economies in the region, such as Brazil or Mexico, in terms of expansion. The estimate is also in line with the projections of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which anticipates growth close to 4% by 2026
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The report points out that, after leading the regional rebound in 2025, the Argentine economy would maintain a dynamic performance within a region that continues to experience a context of moderate growth, marked by more demanding financial conditions
and less impetus in international trade.Within this framework, the IDB identifies strategic opportunities linked to natural resources, particularly the development of lithium. Together with Bolivia and Chile, Argentina is part of the so-called “lithium triangle”, one of the areas with the largest reserves of this key mineral for the global energy transition
