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How will AI affect Latin American jobs?
GenAI threatens 30-40% of LatAm jobs, but only 2-5% are truly at risk of automation.
Jun 17, 2025 -
Latin American prisons are highly overcrowded
Almost all prisons in Latin America are over capacity. In many countries prisoners have to wait a long time to receive sentences.
Jun 10, 2025 -
📈 Banking Concentration
Which countries have competitive banking landscapes?
Jun 6, 2025 -
The biggest backers of Mexico's economy
US, Canada, and Europe are pouring billions into Mexico, with US firms out-investing the next nine countries combined.
Jun 5, 2025 -
How much do Mexico’s banks make on their equity
How does Mexico's banking sector compare to the rest of the world's?
Jun 2, 2025 -
LatAm leads in women’s political inclusion
Latin America has more women in national legislatures than any other region worldwide. Surprised?
May 29, 2025 -
Peru's natural gas energy grew 10x since 2000
Inside the rise of Peru’s most ambitious energy project, from deep inside the Andes.
May 27, 2025 -
Foreign brands hold 55% of Mexico's bank assets
Over half of Mexico’s banking assets are controlled by global brands, yet some of the most profitable institutions are small, homegrown players.
May 26, 2025 -
Latin America is replacing its religion
Something new is stirring in the spiritual heart of Central America.
May 22, 2025 -
Where does California use most of its water?
California's farms use 15% less water since 1980, but still grow 80% of the world's almonds.
May 20, 2025 -
Brazilian emigrants overwhelmingly choose U.S. cities as their new homes, with major metropolitan areas like New York, Miami, and Orlando emerging as key cultural hubs for South America's largest diaspora community.
Discover why Japan's fourth-largest city has become an unexpected hub for Latin America's biggest diaspora
May 8, 2025 -
Mexico's top 10 Swift senders and receivers
A system that processes 45M transfers per day just got an upgrade.
May 8, 2025 -
Mexico's most downloaded banking apps
Argentine and Brazilian fintechs are now banks, with Mercado Pago outpacing BBVA in downloads.
May 6, 2025 -
LatAm is the world's least militarized region
While the world re-arms, Latin America quietly invests in peace.
May 1, 2025 -
Chile went solar and never looked back
Chile turned sunlight into strategy, and became the most solar-powered country on Earth.
Apr 29, 2025 -
Where US Hispanics are settling (and leaving behind)
California saw 60K Latinos leave in 2024, while Texas gained 128K, driven by cost and new opportunities.
Apr 17, 2025 -
Water's vital role in Latin American agriculture
Latin America's farms consume over half its water, yet smart tech can secure global food.
Apr 9, 2025 -
Costa Rica leads the region in productivity growth
How many dollars does an hour of work generate?
Apr 3, 2025 -
BBVA + BlackRock 43% of fund assets in Mexico
Billions under management in Mexico, but who’s really holding the wealth?
Mar 26, 2025 -
Latin America produces over half the world's coffee
Is the East reclaiming authority over coffee production?
Mar 25, 2025