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The Mexican Peso Hasn't Been This Strong Since 2015
Mexico's peso is the strongest since 2015, fueling a 73% surge in Mexican investment in the US and boosting its global economic standing.
May 14, 2024 -
Every LatAm Country Has Gone Through at Least One Coup
Every Latin American country has endured at least one coup; Argentina saw 6, Chile 8.
May 9, 2024 -
Tequila & Mezcal Surpass American Whiskey Sales in the US
Tequila & Mezcal sales quadrupled in 20 years, surpassing American whiskey and rum.
May 7, 2024 -
Less than 1%: Visualizing Mexico-Ecuador Trade
Trade between Mexico and Ecuador is consistently less than 1% of total exports.
Apr 30, 2024 -
Argentina and Costa Rica Have the Most Psychologists Worldwide
Argentina has 64x more psychologists than Mexico, defying Latin American norms.
Apr 23, 2024 -
How Many LatAm Universities Are in the Top 1,000?
Brazil dominates, with Universidade de São Paulo leading the region's top-ranked universities.
Apr 18, 2024 -
Regional Trade: Which Countries Trade the Most Within LatAm?
Only 5% of Mexico's trade stays in LatAm, while landlocked Paraguay and Bolivia lead regional exchange.
Apr 11, 2024 -
Mexican Unemployment Hits an All-Time Low
Mexico's unemployment hits a record low 2.79%, outperforming the US, UK, and Germany.
Mar 28, 2024 -
Is LatAm a "Tax Hell"? Home to 11 of the 15 Harshest Tax Regimes
Latin America hosts over two-thirds of the world's toughest tax regimes, but some nations prove improvement is possible.
Mar 26, 2024 -
Where are LatAm's 2.5K McDonald's Located?
LatAm's McDonald's density correlates with obesity; Brazil leads in locations, but other nations have more per capita.
Mar 21, 2024 -
50 Years of Progress: Infant Mortality Reduction in LatAm
A look at progress in one of the world's most crucial metrics.
Mar 19, 2024 -
Mexico Drives Nearly Half of BBVA's Income and Profits
BBVA thrives in Mexico, holding $188B in assets despite market exits in the US and Chile.
Mar 14, 2024 -
LatAm Trade Winds: Up with US & China, Down with Europe
China's trade with LatAm soared to $500B by 2022, surpassing Europe—but Mexico bucks the trend.
Feb 27, 2024 -
📊 Precious Metals
Latin America holds 57% of the world's lithium, but market volatility and resource nationalism pose major risks.
Feb 15, 2024 -
Panama and Chile Lead LatAm's Catch-Up to the US
Panama's GDP per capita is nearly half the US's, almost doubling since 1980.
Feb 8, 2024 -
A Timeline of LatAm's Nobel Prize Winners
Latin America's Nobel laureates: 17 total, with literature dominating and one surprising country missing.
Feb 6, 2024 -
LatAm's VC Funding Continues to Slump
LatAm VC saw $16B in 2021, driven by low rates; now, a "slump" reveals true innovators.
Feb 1, 2024 -
How Popular are Latin America's Presidents?
Bukele boasts 90% approval, but many LatAm leaders stumble amidst protests and paralysis.
Jan 30, 2024 -
Uruguayans Own the Most Guns Per Capita in LatAm
Uruguayans own more guns than any other LatAm country, but interpersonal trust remains high.
Jan 25, 2024 -
Brazil's Government is the Most Heavily Indebted in LatAm
Brazil's debt hits 85% of GDP, making it LatAm's most indebted, despite strong economic growth.
Jan 23, 2024