Category: Magazine

With domestic food production limited by climate and water scarcity, Gulf states are investing billions in Latin America’s agribusiness sector — from Brazilian beef and Chilean fruit to logistics and ag-tech — to secure long-term supplies and control global food chains.

As Gulf investors deepen their presence in Latin America, retail is emerging as a new frontier — offering scale, cash flow and exposure to long-term consumer trends.

Given their expertise, energy is a major target for investors from the Gulf in Latin America, including natural gas, green hydrogen and solar power.

Gulf investors and operators are expanding their footprint in Latin American ports, bridges and roads, betting on scale, stability and trade growth.

Flush with capital and with a mandate to diversify, Gulf sovereign and private investment is moving beyond traditional markets and into Latin America and the Caribbean. From energy and infrastructure to food security and consumer sectors, the region is emerging as a strategic testing ground for a new phase of Gulf global investment.