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Latin America Homicide Rates: Least to Most Improved
Half of LatAm countries cut homicide rates; Peru's rate is now lower than the US.
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Chile's 130 Year-Old Falabella Remains Strong Against Online Competitors
Falabella's 130-year legacy thrives, out-searching Mercado Libre by 2x in Chile despite Yapo's peak.
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Latin America is More Urbanized Than Europe
LatAm is 80% urbanized—more than Europe—with 77+ cities over 1M people.
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Duolingo’s Revenue Grew 19x in Just 4 Years
Luis von Ahn's Duolingo soared to $250M yearly revenue, captivating 40M active users.
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All-Time Best-Selling Latin Albums
Santana's "Supernatural" sold nearly 20M copies, outselling Pink Floyd and The Beatles.
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Three LatAm Countries Have a Declining Population
Puerto Rico's population cratered after Hurricane Maria, but Venezuela's economic collapse also fueled mass emigration.
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VC's Biggest Bets on LatAm Fintech Startups
Bolivia holds the world's largest lithium reserves, but political hurdles and complex extraction challenge its potential.
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VC's Biggest Bets on LatAm Fintech Startups
LatAm fintech sees 39% of VC funding, minting 6 unicorns in 2021, with BBVA backing two $300M rounds.
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Some US Cities Produce More Than Entire LatAm Countries
NYC's economy eclipses Brazil and Mexico; Anchorage's GDP beats El Salvador and Honduras.
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Amazon is on a Hiring Spree in LatAm
Amazon leads Big Tech's LatAm hiring with 2,123 roles, doubling US max base salary to $350K.
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Visualizing Russia's Economic Ties With LatAm
Despite sanctions, Russia's LatAm trade endures: Brazil & Ecuador supply 60% of imports.
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Mexico and Nicaragua Achieve Gender Parity in Government
Mexico and Nicaragua's parliaments have more women than Sweden's and double the US.
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Revenue Breakdown: Concha Y Toro
Concha y Toro's exports drive revenue, with the UK surprisingly as its top-selling market.
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Is Kavak the Next Carvana or Vroom in LatAm?
Kavak's valuation doubled twice in 2021, while US rivals Carvana and Vroom lost 60-90%.
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The Citibanamex Rollercoaster Ride is Over
Citi's Mexico exit: Banamex's 138-year run ends, as institutional banking profits hit 49% margins.
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AB InBev's Latin American Beers are its Best-Sellers
Latin American beers now account for over half of AB InBev's global sales volume, up 35% since 2012.
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Solar Energy is Booming in Latin America
LatAm's solar capacity grew 100x in a decade, topping 20 GW in 2020.
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Televisa & Univision Join Forces to Revive Their Spanish Media Empires
The $4.8B Televisa-Univision merger eyes streaming, after Univision's primetime audience fell 46% in 6 years.
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Disney's Encanto is a Global Hit, But Not as Much as Coco
Despite critical praise, Encanto's box office is 72% lower than Coco's $807M global hit.
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Y Combinator Has Its Sight on Latin American Startups
YC's LatAm funding surged, making it #1 in early rounds; Silicon Valley's mindset is spreading South.
Dec 2, 2023