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Energy will be one of the key drivers behind M&A activity this year, experts predict. Last year, the $5.3 billion GE Vernova-Prolec GE deal was one of the top five announced M&As in Latin America. (Photo: Prolec)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Latin America M&As 2026: Outlook Q&As

Experts share their insights on the outlook for LatAm mergers and acquisitions.

BY JOACHIM BAMRUD

What is the outlook for mergers and acquisitions in Latin America this year?  What are the key challenges facing M&As in Latin America this year? And what sectors should lead growth? 

Latinvex asked three leading experts. Our panel: 

Tony Del Pino, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Latin America Practice.
Paola Lozano, Co-Chair of Skadden’s Latin America Group and Head of the firm’s Spanish language corporate practice.
Gustavo Akkerman, Special Counsel, Covington & Burling.

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Keywords: Brazil, Chile, Covington & Burling, Data Centers, Energy, Latham & Watkins, Mexico, Mining, M&As, Skadden, Tax, USMCA, Venezuela

 

EXPERT PANEL Q&As

LatAm Outlook and Challenges

Brazil and Mexico Outlook and Challenges

Argentina, Other Countries Outlook

 

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