
Latin America performs comparatively well in attracting talent thanks to cultural openness and targeted incentives in specific sectors — but continues to struggle in developing and retaining that talent once it arrives, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2025 from the INSEAD Business School and the Portulans Institute.
The report ranks countries on their ability to attract, grow and keep skilled workers, and to build economies that can transform those skills into innovation.