The Latin American transactional market has registered a total of 1,855 mergers and acquisitions, including announced and completed deals, for a total of US$65.252 billion (€55.623 billion). These figures represent a 5% decrease in the number of transactions and a 21% increase in their value compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to the latest report from TTR Data and Datasite, reported by Europa Press, a total of 214 mergers and acquisitions were recorded in August , with an aggregate value of US$5.799 billion (€4.943 billion). Brazil leads the list of the most active countries in the region, with a 5% increase in transactions, reaching 1,142, and a 22% increase in capital mobilized, totaling US$33.183 billion (€28.286 billion), between January and August of the year.

In second place is Chile , where there has been a 3% decrease in transactions , down to 225 operations, and a 61% reduction in their value, down to US$4.33 billion (3.691 billion euros) compared to the same period in 2024.

Likewise, Mexico drops one place in the Ranking year-on-year with 176 transactions , 33% less, and a 23% increase in capital mobilized, to US$15.419 billion (€13.144 billion).

Argentina follows , with 163 transactions, a 7% increase, and a total capital mobilized of US$4.165 billion (€3.55 billion), a 23% decrease year-on-year. Argentina and Brazil are the only two countries in Latin America with positive results in terms of the number of transactions.

Colombia , meanwhile, ranks second to last in the ranking with a 30% decrease in the number of transactions , down to 155, but increased its mobilized capital by 77%, to US$5.611 billion (€4.783 billion). Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia are the only three countries with an increase in mobilized capital so far this year.

Peru ranks last with 84 transactions , down 32%, and a mobilized capital of US$1.658 billion (€1.414 billion), down 38%.

In the cross-border arena, Latin American companies have focused particularly on Europe and North America , where they have completed 57 and 56 transactions, respectively. At the same time, North American and European companies have carried out the most strategic transactions in Latin America , with 277 and 246 deals, respectively.

Regarding the 'private equity' market, a total of 102 transactions have been recorded for US$5.315 billion (€4.531 billion), which represents a 30% reduction in the number of operations and a 20% increase in its mobilized capital in relation to the same period of the previous year.

Meanwhile, the venture capital segment has totaled 353 transactions up to August for an aggregate amount of US$2.852 billion (€2.431 billion), figures that imply a 21% decrease in the number of transactions and a 9% decrease in their value, in year-on-year terms.

Regarding asset acquisitions, 335 transactions have been recorded up to August for a value of US$13.305 billion (€11.341 billion), representing a 1% decrease in the number of operations and an 84% increase in their value compared to the same period in 2024.

Central America

Attracting capital in Central America has become a key factor in boosting economic growth and strengthening the region's competitiveness. In recent years, Central American countries have sought to attract foreign direct investment through tax incentives, infrastructure improvements, and trade agreements that position the region as a strategic bridge between North and South America

However, political instability, security challenges, and the need to advance digitalization and sustainability remain challenges that influence investor perceptions.

Even so, sectors such as energy, logistics and technology stand out as magnets for capital, opening up new opportunities for the diversification and modernization of local economies.

Source: Mas Container