América Latina alcanzó su nivel más bajo de pobreza en 2024, según la Cepal Poverty in Latin America decreased by 2.2 percentage points in 2024, reaching 25.5% of the population, the lowest figure on record. This reduction is primarily attributed to Mexico and Brazil, influenced by real wage increases and government policies. Despite this progress, extreme income concentration persists, with the top 10% earning significantly more than the bottom 10%.

• Poverty in Latin America fell to 25.5% in 2024, a record low.
• Mexico and Brazil significantly contributed to this reduction.
• Increased real wages and government policies like scholarships and pensions played a role.
• The decrease occurred during a post-pandemic normalization with labor market recovery and lower inflation.
• Income inequality remains a major issue, with the richest 10% earning 34.2% of resources.
• Latin America’s Gini index is among the highest globally.
• A slight further reduction in poverty is projected for 2025, but growth prospects are limited.