Juan Ruiz, chief economist at BBVA Research in Latin America, highlighted three strategic investment areas in the region: domestic demand, commodities, and clean energy, with a focus on green hydrogen. Latin America saw a 7.1% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, with countries like Brazil and Mexico being top recipients. The region aims to improve FDI attraction policies to enhance its impact on host economies. Ruiz emphasized the importance of strategic commodities, particularly metals for the energy transition, and the region's potential in clean energy exports, such as green hydrogen projects. He also discussed external risks, including US economic policy uncertainty and inflation resurgence. Analysts suggest a preference for local currency assets in Latin America due to the weakening US dollar.