Brazil's PBIA (Plano Brasileiro de IA) committed R$23B (~$4.6B) through 2028. Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Colombia have national AI strategies. IDB's 2027 report projects AI could add 5.4% to LATAM GDP by 2035 if adoption accelerates.
| Metric | 2027 Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LATAM AI market | $8.4B | IDC LATAM |
| Brazil AI market | $4.0B | IDC Brasil |
| Mexico AI market | $1.8B | IDC Mexico |
| AI startups | 1,680 | LAVCA |
| AI unicorns | 7 | Endeavor |
| VC 2026 | $2.1B | LAVCA |
| Brazil PBIA | $4.6B (2024–28) | MCTI |
| AI patents (2026) | 1,840 | WIPO |
| AI researchers | 18,400 | IDB |
| Government AI programs | 42 | OECD AI Observatory |
| Country | AI Market | Startups |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $4.0B | 812 |
| Mexico | $1.8B | 318 |
| Argentina | $680M | 186 |
| Chile | $540M | 142 |
| Colombia | $480M | 114 |
How big is LATAM AI in 2027? $8.4B per IDC.
Which LATAM country leads AI? Brazil — 48% of regional market, 812 startups.
What's Brazil's PBIA? National AI plan with $4.6B committed 2024–2028.
How many LATAM AI unicorns? 7 per Endeavor, led by Nubank's AI-heavy operations and NotCo.
Is LATAM AI growing fast? Yes — IDC projects 28% CAGR 2027–2030.
LATAM AI in 2027 is still emerging but accelerating. More at misar.blog.
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