Western Hemisphere
The Western Hemisphere plays a critical part in promoting regional stability and security.
DFC is committed to supporting investments that address critical development challenges throughout the Western Hemisphere. Investment in these countries can serve as a stabilizing force and help counter illicit and irregular activity related to trade and travel, including migration.
The agency has more than $11 billion invested across the Western Hemisphere in key sectors such as women’s economic empowerment, healthcare, and agriculture, as well as climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. These projects help create economic opportunities, improve quality of life, and support U.S. foreign policy and national security interests.
Investment Stories
Empowering Galápagos marine conservation
Strengthening global supply chains with a modernized port in Ecuador
Sourcing critical minerals to support the global clean energy transition
Conserving critical ecosystems in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia
Investing in sustainable forestry in Colombia
Helping Honduran small businesses preserve jobs and recover from COVID economic disruptions
Helping women in Brazil access affordable healthcare
Expanding access to clean water and sanitation
Reducing emissions by introducing smart city infrastructure in Brazil
Supporting coastal conservation in Belize
Supporting small business growth in Guatemala
Providing critical services to women in Latin America
Supporting loans to female borrowers
Preserving the livelihoods of rural farmers confronting COVID-19
Expanding a key corridor in Colombia
Developing a modern port in Brazil
Expanding access to clean water in El Salvador
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