Articles by Ernesto Canales Page 12 of 20
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Uruguay Leads LatAm's Connectivity
Uruguay's 83.3% internet usage beats Russia, Portugal, and France, thanks to "one laptop per child."
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The LatAm Covid Airpocalypse
LatAm's airports saw a 56% passenger drop in 2020, but the rebound is still far from pre-pandemic levels.
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Nayib Bukele Conquers the Twitterverse
El Salvador's 40-year-old president is LatAm's most popular on Twitter, thanks to Bitcoin.
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Revenue Breakdown: FEMSA
Oxxo, initially a small bet, now drives FEMSA's revenue and expands globally with essential payment solutions.
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Rappi's Sales Grew 113% During the First 5 Months of the Pandemic
Rappi sales surged 113% as the pandemic fueled demand, making it LatAm's first Super App.
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LatAm's Unicorns Are Worth $81B
LatAm's 20+ Unicorns are worth $81B, with Nubank growing 30x in 5 years.
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Tsuru's Fall and Versa's Rise
Mexico's Tsuru, tied to 4,000+ deaths, gave way to the Versa after a safety law mandate.
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Netflix's Household Share in Argentina is the Highest in LatAm
Netflix's early bet on LatAm content paid off, with 150+ original shows and movies since 2015.
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Natura &Co’s Revenue Doubled in Just One Year
Its founder started with typewriters; now, Natura &Co — with 50% women in leadership — is a $7.45B beauty giant.
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Russian Ruble Passes Brazil’s Real as 2022’s Top Currency
Putin's Ruble soars 21% YTD, but faces 15% GDP shrink and global isolation.
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How Does LatAm Healthcare Compare to Europe & N. America?
Costa Rica's universal healthcare leads LatAm, outliving the US despite 17x less spending.
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Two Mexican Brands Among the Largest Movie Theater Chains
Cinépolis and Cinemex dominate globally, with Cinépolis owning over 50% of Mexico's market.
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Bolivia is Now a Top 5 Gold Producer in LatAm
Bolivia's gold production surges, making it a top 5 LatAm producer—a surprising economic shift.
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Android Dominates in LatAm
Android dominates LatAm with 88% market share; 430M devices powered by $261 average cost.
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Uruguay is LatAm’s Most Armed Country
Uruguay out-arms Iraq with 35 guns per 100 people, but US gun laws fuel LatAm's violence.
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Nubank's Valuation Soars Above LatAm's Biggest Banks
Valued at up to $55B, Nubank is set to replace LatAm's biggest banks with 40M+ customers.
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The US Has the 2nd Largest Spanish-Speaking Population
The US has 43M native Spanish speakers, making it the 2nd largest hub after Mexico.
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LatAm's GDP Fastly Recovers From Pandemic Downfall
LatAm's 6.82% GDP growth in 2021 was a fight back from the world's sharpest 2020 decline.
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Timeline: LatAm's Top 10 Funding Rounds in H1 2022
Fintech dominates LatAm's H1 2022 funding, with banks leading 2 of the top 3 rounds.
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Chile is LatAm's Most Entrepreneurial Nation
With 158K new companies in 2020, Chile's "Chilecon Valley" outpaces global averages.
Dec 2, 2023