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Mercado Libre Reports Record Revenue in H1 2022
Mercado Pago's fintech arm now makes up 45% of Mercado Libre's record revenue, serving 38M users.
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Nu is Taking on the Big Banks, But Can Oxxo's Spin Do It Faster?
Oxxo's Spin reached 3M users in 3 quarters; Nu took 15 quarters to hit the same milestone.
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Panama-Founded Selina is Becoming the Largest 'Millenial' Hotel Chain
Selina outpaces Marriott-owned Moxy with 100+ locations, redefining millennial travel.
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Timeline: Visualizing 500 Years of Commodity Booms in LatAm
500 years of commodity booms: from gold to quinoa, prosperity often ends in pain.
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The Wild Variation of Female Participation in the Labor Market
South Sudan's female labor participation outpaces Switzerland, revealing culture's surprising influence.
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400 Years of British Territories in the Americas
During Elizabeth II's reign, 12 American territories gained independence, reshaping the UK's colonial legacy.
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Uber Wins Market Share in Brazil, DiDi in Mexico
Uber dominates Brazil by 65% market share, but DiDi reigns in Mexico with 56%—thanks to cheaper fares.
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How Trustworthy are Brazilian News Outlets?
SBT News leads Brazilian trust scores, but local newspapers surprisingly outrank TV and internet outlets.
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Peru Became the World's #2 Blueberry Producer in a Decade
Peru's blueberry output grew 6,000x in a decade, now 13 tons/hectare vs. USA's 8.
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Timeline: The Most Costly Hurricanes in the Atlantic
Only three of the 20 costliest hurricanes since 1990 occurred before 2000, as severity and frequency increase.
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Is Cemex the Most Undervalued Cement Company in the World?
Cemex's $5B market cap is dwarfed by its $14.5B revenue, suggesting it's heavily undervalued.
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Here's Where LatAm's 48M Afro-Latinos Live
Brazil is home to the world's largest African diaspora, while Haiti has the highest percentage of Afro-Latinos.
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Here is Where Venezuelans Have Migrated To
84% of 7M Venezuelan migrants fled to LatAm; Colombia hosts 2.5M, Peru 1.5M.
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Two Colombian Startups Compete For LatAm's Ghost Kitchen Market
Colombian ghost kitchens Foodology and RobinFood take on CloudKitchens, each with 80+ locations.
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Despite Critics, Approval for LatAm Leaders Remains Among the Highest
Despite vocal critics, LatAm leaders maintain high approval; AMLO held 81% approval after a controversial decision.
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How Does Voter Participation in LatAm Compare to Europe's?
LatAm consistently outvotes Europe; Brazil's 79% turnout rivals France, Norway, and Germany.
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Mexico is Split on Which US League it Likes the Most
While Mexico is split, the NFL dominates 22 states, making it the league's 2nd largest market.
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Latin American Countries are Approaching Full Literacy
Latin America's literacy rates have surged, almost tripling in some nations since the 1900s.
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Peru's Southern Copper Has Been Thriving Amidst a Boom
Southern Copper's net income hit a record $3.4B last year, becoming 5th largest globally.
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How Popular Were LatAm's Greatest Writers?
Google NGram shows Octavio Paz topped LatAm's literary giants, but one pioneer sold 50M+ copies.
Dec 2, 2023