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How Mexico makes and spends $566B
Mexico's economy just had its worst year since the pandemic, and now Sheinbaum has to divide $566 billion for 2026.
Feb 24, 2026 -
🇺🇸 US Oil Imports
US oil needs 1M+ bpd. Venezuela's new oil law changes everything. Will American refiners return, or will China win?
Feb 19, 2026 -
Bolivia’s youth work almost entirely in the shadows
Bolivia's youth work in shadows. Only 5% are formal. Can LatAm learn from a country that cut youth informality by half?
Feb 17, 2026 -
Latin America’s top builders of smart buildings
Smart buildings are key to decarbonization, yet LatAm lags. Only 1/10th the US per capita, but 3 countries are closing the gap fast.
Feb 12, 2026 -
Paraguay’s stock trades have nearly 3x since 2022
Forget São Paulo. Paraguay's stock exchange grew over 17% last year, fueled by $8B in trades. Discover LatAm's new financial hotspot.
Feb 10, 2026 -
From 1 café to 632: Juan Valdez's rise
Colombia's coffee exports hit $3.6B, but one iconic mascot defines their global brand. Discover how they did it.
Feb 5, 2026 -
From oil riches to 75% in extreme poverty
From 1990s poverty to Chavismo to 70% poverty today; Maduro's forced removal starts a new, uncertain chapter.
Jan 29, 2026 -
The crown of beer brands belongs to Corona
Sports, beer, and a $13B champion: discover which LatAm brand dominates the global market.
Jan 27, 2026 -
The real flies high while Argentina's peso crashes
Lula's dollar dilemma: Why did 89% of global FX trades still use the greenback despite its 2025 woes? Find out.
Jan 22, 2026 -
Which manufacturing sectors drive Mexico's AI?
Exploring real-world examples of AI applications in Mexico.
Jan 15, 2026 -
🪢 Services Trade
Trade's blind spot: Services. While goods dominate headlines, services make up nearly 30% of global trade. Discover LatAm's surprising leaders.
Jan 6, 2026 -
4 presidents, 4 inflation cycles in Argentina
Argentina's inflation hit 300%, but its economic woes run deeper. Discover the surprising data behind 45 years of crisis.
Nov 27, 2025 -
LatAm is now the fastest- growing stablecoin market
Macroeconomic volatility drives 42% YoY stablecoin growth in Latin America. Discover how citizens are hedging against inflation.
Nov 25, 2025 -
This stark gap in digital payment adoption between rich and poor across Latin America underscores the region's deep economic inequality, hindering financial inclusion for its most vulnerable populations.
Digital payments are exploding in LatAm, tripling since 2019. But a stark 20% gap between rich and poor reveals a hidden challenge.
Nov 20, 2025 -
Where have job markets surged in LatAm?
Bolivia leads LatAm with 4%+ annual job creation since 2016; Mexico lost 2M jobs in 2020.
Nov 13, 2025 -
Latin America's currency trading boom
Argentina's peso surged 10%, but LatAm's FX boom is driven by 2 currencies, now trading over $300B daily. Discover which and why.
Nov 11, 2025 -
Most of LatAm roduces 50%+ renewable energy
Brazil's 90% green grid and Paraguay's hydro-power leadership show LatAm outpaces the US and Europe.
Nov 6, 2025 -
Latin America's AI adoption
LatAm's data center market to double by 2029 to $10B. Is your portfolio ready for the AI infrastructure boom?
Nov 4, 2025 -
How do US Latinos consume content?
US Hispanics spend nearly 50% less time watching TV than average, but one content type stands out.
Oct 31, 2025 -
Tequila slows down for the first time in 15 years
Despite a projected 2024 decline in tequila exports, the industry's true story lies in its pandemic-era surge. Discover how Mexican spirits nearly doubled in value since 2020.
Oct 30, 2025