Articles by Gabriel Cohen Page 18 of 20
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Mexico Overtakes China as Top US Trade Partner
Mexico's return to 2000s dominance shifts supply chains, challenging China's growth.
Aug 16, 2023 -
Bimbo's Main Business is in the US Since 2012
Bimbo's US sales outpace its home market, with Takis driving 3rd place in chip sales.
Aug 9, 2023 -
Hispanic US Families Experienced Biggest Growth in Wealth Since 2013
Despite a 40% wealth drop by 2013, Hispanic families doubled their median wealth in a decade.
Aug 9, 2023 -
How Have Obesity Death Rates Evolved Across Latin America?
Obesity deaths double in Dominican Republic & Central America, while Colombia & Chile cut theirs by 20%.
Aug 2, 2023 -
A Breath of Fresh Air: Uruguay Breaks Away From LatAm's Air Pollution
Uruguay slashed air pollution exposure by 70% since 2011, while Brazil saw just 20%.
Aug 2, 2023 -
LatAm FDI Soared to $225B in 2022. Here's Where It Went
Brazil swallowed 42% of LatAm's $225B FDI, with Mexico soaring on nearshoring bets.
Jul 26, 2023 -
"La Reconquista Silenciosa": Texas is the 3rd State to Become Majority Latino
Texas is now a majority-Latino state, 155 years after the US-Mexico war.
Jul 26, 2023 -
Brazil and India Battle for 2nd Place in Tobacco Production
The US left a tobacco void, and global production surged—now India and Brazil battle for second.
Jul 19, 2023 -
LatAm's Soybean Supremacy: Over Half of Global Annual Production
LatAm produces 53% of global soy, but Argentina's drought shows reliance risks.
Jul 12, 2023 -
From Guatemala's Youth to Puerto Rico's 'Elderly': How Old Are Latin Americans?
Puerto Rico's median age of 44 outpaces the US, while Guatemala's 22.5 hints at a looming challenge.
Jul 5, 2023 -
Latin America's Trade Balance, Visualized
US-China trade with LatAm topped $1T, but regional trade barely hit $165B despite 650M people.
Jul 5, 2023 -
Latin America: A Land of Migrants
While many head north, 8-11% of Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and Chile are foreign-born.
Jun 28, 2023 -
Respiratory Infection Mortality: Cuba and Argentina Rank Among the Top
Cuba and Argentina's respiratory deaths rank 3rd and 4th globally, fueled by high smoking and pollution.
Jun 28, 2023 -
Visualizing Venezuela's Incompetence in Oil Production
Despite holding the world's largest oil reserves, Venezuela produces as much as Ecuador, with 3% of its reserves.
Jun 14, 2023 -
Argentina's Real Interest Rates Keep Declining Despite Regional Trends
Argentina slashes interest rates as region hikes, defying economic orthodoxy with 100%+ inflation.
Jun 14, 2023 -
Revenue Breakdown: Mercado Libre
Mercado Libre thrives with 40% fintech growth, outcompeting Amazon in LatAm despite looming recession.
Jun 14, 2023 -
Latin America a Rich Source of STEM Talent
Peru leads Latin America with nearly 30% of graduates in STEM, rivaling South Korea's highly skilled workforce.
Jun 7, 2023 -
SoftBank's LatAm Investments are Shrinking
SoftBank's LatAm fund is down 44% since Q1 2022, but a $7.8B seed sparked an entrepreneurial boom.
May 31, 2023 -
The DR Fits 175 Times Inside Brazil; it Now Gets Twice the Tourists
The DR now gets twice the tourists of Brazil despite being 175x smaller, fueled by US visitors.
May 31, 2023 -
Mexico's Competitive Labor Costs Drive the Nearshoring Shift Since 2014
Mexico's manufacturing wages are 43% cheaper than China's, driving a nearshoring boom.
May 24, 2023