The military spending of Colombia accounted for 10.12 percent of the country's governmental expenditure throughout 2024, the highest share of government expenses in Latin America. Uruguay accounted for the second highest, with a military expenditure of approximately 6.78 percent of the government's expenses.
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SIPRI. (August 20, 2025). Military spending as percentage of government expenditure in selected countries of Latin America in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/794115/military-spending-share-govenrment-expenditure-latin-america/
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