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From Compliance to Catalyst: Mobility's Strategic Shift in Latin America

June 2026 | Bob Mischler (KPMG US), Angelo Adasme (KPMG Chile), Nora Solano (KPMG Mexico), Janine Goulart (KPMG Brazil), Cecilia Núñez (KPMG Argentina)

Moving from operational execution to measurable business and talent outcomes

Cross-border mobility in Latin America is undergoing a fundamental shift—from operational execution to a driver of measurable business and talent outcomes. Yet a significant gap remains between aspiration and reality .

The 2025 KPMG Global Mobility Benchmarking Survey tells the story clearly: only 20 percent of mobility leaders believe their strategy has been communicated and understood by wider stakeholders, demonstrating ROI is the No. 1 challenge, and 68 percent of mobility teams have no involvement in skills development or succession planning .

The question is no longer "Should mobility be strategic?" It's "How do we make mobility measurably strategic — without losing governance, equity, and control?"

Six imperatives reshaping LATAM mobility

1

Set the vision: Clarify which mobility decisions are truly strategic and communicate that intent across the business.

2

Show the impact: Connect assignments to talent outcomes: leadership readiness, skills deployment, and market expansion—not just cost management.

3

Empower your team: Build the analytical capabilities, KPIs, and partnerships that let mobility operate as a strategic advisor.

4

Activate AI: Treat data architecture as a value enabler. Integrate HR, tax, immigration, and payroll data before investing in analytics tools.

5

Redefine policy: Shift to dynamic policy suites, "tropicalized" for LATAM realities, to enable flexibility while maintaining compliance and equity.

6

Elevate experience: Make the mobility journey measurable and consistent. It's a critical lever for retention, reputation, and program credibility.

Download the full article for detailed market analysis across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Argentina—plus a complete framework for building measurable, strategic mobility in Latin America.

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From Compliance to Catalyst: Mobility's Strategic Shift in Latin America

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