5 Richest Countries in Central and South America

1. Brazil 

Total Wealth in 2021: $3.327 trillion

Brazil is formally known as the Federative Republic of Brazil, and it holds the distinction of being the biggest country in South America and Latin America. Its most crowded city is São Paulo, and the capital is Brasília. Brazil is a key partner of the United States and is classified as an emerging power with regional and middle power status. It was a founding member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, the G20, BRICS, Mercosul, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States, and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. With total wealth amounting to $3.327 trillion as of 2021, Brazil ranks 1st on our list of the richest countries in Central and South America.

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