Direct Investment in the Country Totals Lowest Value in 4 Years

The balance of IDP (Direct Investment in the Country) totaled US$ 27.3 billion from January to April this year. It was the lowest value for the period since 2021, when it totaled US$ 26.0 billion. The BC (Central Bank) released the report “External Sector Statistics” this Monday (May 26, 2025). Here is the full statement (PDF – 264 kB). The IDP value fell 4.3% compared to the first four months of 2024 in nominal terms. The monetary authority cal…