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Latin America’s outlook this year. (Map by Heraldry)
Thursday, February 12, 2026

Latin America: 2026 Outlook

Latinvex talks to leading experts about the outlook this year.

BY LATINVEX STAFF

What is the outlook for capital markets in Latin America this year? For FCPA and corruption? For the macro economy? And what is the political outlook?

Latinvex asked eight experts to share their insights.

Our Panel:

Grenfel Calheiros, Co-Head of Simpson Thacher’s Latin America Practice and Head of Simpson Thacher’s São Paulo office.

Todd CriderCo-Head of Simpson Thacher’s Latin America Practice.

Matteson Ellis, Latin America Practice Head, Miller & Chevalier.

Michael FitzgeraldCorporate & Securities partner at Baker McKenzie.

Andrew M. Levine, co-head of the Latin America practice at Debevoise & Plimpton. 

Jorge JuantorenaLeader of the Latin America Practice Group at Cleary Gottlieb.

Juan Francisco MéndezPartner, Simpson Thacher.

Michael Shifter, former president of the Inter-American Dialogue and adjunct professor at Georgetown University.

 

THE REPORTS

 

Latin America Capital Markets: The 2026 Outlook

Latin America 2026: The FCPA, Corruption Outlook

Latin America 2026: The Macro Outlook

Latin America 2026: The Political Outlook

 

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