The agentic big bang

Four years ago, the central question around artificial intelligence in Latin America was whether the region would adopt it. Today, that question feels largely settled: AI has moved from experimentation to everyday use. The foundational era is over, and the story now is agents. We are witnessing the Agentic Big Bang, a shift where software does more than answer questions—it autonomously pursues objectives, uses tools, and navigates complex workflows.  

Latin America enters this transition from a position of strength. The region's adoption rates rival those of wealthier economies, and its entrepreneurs possess decades of experience building in complex, resource-constrained environments. With regional AI readiness accelerating—led by countries like Chile, Argentina, and Brazil —Latin America holds a rare "leapfrog" opportunity to turn its lack of legacy technical debt into an AI-first advantage.  

The fourth edition of the State of AI in Latin America explores this massive transition. Built with insights from over 420 startups, corporates, and VC firms , the report reveals that 99% of startups use AI and 72% are already piloting or deploying autonomous agents. Featuring executive insights from Mercado Libre, Walmart, Oracle, Endeavor, ElevenLabs, Brightseed, and Tess AI, the report maps the new intelligent infrastructure reshaping the region.  

Because today, the competitive edge belongs to those who view AI not just as an add-on, but as the core operating system of their business. As capital increasingly flows toward agent-native solutions—with 61% of VCs reporting that their new investments have AI embedded in the core product —the region is ready to export its unique, highly efficient playbook to the world.

Jimena Pardo & Federico Antoni

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