Digital Trade in Latin America and the Caribbean

Digital trade is reshaping how Latin America and the Caribbean connects to the global economy, creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, and inclusion. This report explores the rapid expansion of digital trade across the region, highlighting both the progress achieved and the substantial potential that remains untapped. Drawing on new evidence and comprehensive analysis, it examines the factors that enable, or constrain, countries’ participation in international digital markets, including market openness, digital regulation, infrastructure and connectivity, cross-border payments, logistics and trade facilitation, export promotion, firm capabilities, skills and access to finance. The report identifies practical policy priorities and outlines a forward-looking agenda to strengthen regional integration and international cooperation. By helping translate digital trade opportunities into tangible economic gains, this report offers a roadmap for policymakers, businesses, and development practitioners seeking to harness digital trade as a driver of productivity, competitiveness, and inclusive development.