Latin America’s Exports Surge 20%: Is a New Gold, Silver and Copper Commodity Boom Underway?

Yes—Latin America is experiencing a strong commodity-led export upswing, but calling it a durable “new commodity boom” is premature. ECLAC projects regional goods exports to rise 20% in 2026 to nearly $1.9 trillion, powered by an 11% increase in export prices and a 9% rise in shipment volumes—the strongest export growth since the post-pandemic rebound […]