Articles by Gabriel Cohen Page 8 of 20
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Latin America loses faith in news
Trust in news plunges in LatAm: Mexico down 10% in 5 years, Argentina at just 30%.
Jul 18, 2024 -
The drops and surges of LatAm homicide rates
While LatAm's homicide rates fell between 2019-2023, Ecuador saw a 700%+ surge.
Jul 16, 2024 -
The price of gas in Latin America
Nicaraguans pay 15% of their daily income for one liter of gas, while US drivers barely notice.
Jul 4, 2024 -
The fastest growing economies of the 21st century
Oil transformed Guyana from zero petroleum exports in 2019 to 86% of its $16B exports by 2022.
Jun 18, 2024 -
La Capital dominates the world of YouTube chefs
Mexico's La Capital averages 2.3M+ views per video, eclipsing global culinary giants like Gordon Ramsay.
Jun 13, 2024 -
Water use in Colombia and Peru: Double the OECD average
Colombia and Peru use twice as much water as developed nations, leading to rationing in Bogotá.
Jun 11, 2024 -
How does Mexico make and spend its money?
Sheinbaum inherits Mexico's highest deficit in 30 years—over $100B, 5% of GDP.
Jun 4, 2024 -
Puerto Ricans Live Longer Than the Rest of the US
Puerto Rico defies expectations: its citizens live 4 years longer than the average US citizen.
May 28, 2024 -
The Panama Canal Sinks in Trade Volume
Global trade routes are in chaos, with Panama Canal traffic down 24% and Suez down 72% since last year.
May 23, 2024 -
Latin America is Home to 138 UNESCO Sites
Mexico leads Latin America with 35 UNESCO sites, showcasing the region's rich natural and cultural heritage.
May 16, 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 -
Juan Valdez Coffee Shops: From 1 to Almost 600 in 20 Years
Juan Valdez built a 600-store empire, outcompeting Starbucks to lead Colombia's coffee market.
Apr 25, 2024 -
US Remittances to Mexico Have Exploded Since 2020
Mexico's remittances hit $63B, 70% above pre-pandemic levels, yet dependence raises mixed feelings.
Apr 16, 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 -
312 Players in the MLB are From LatAm
Latin Americans make up 25% of MLB players; Dominicans and Venezuelans are 12x more interested than US fans.
Apr 10, 2024 -
Azul is Latin America's Biggest Airline
Azul Linhas Aéreas dominates Latin American skies with the region's largest fleet, but aircraft fuel costs are its biggest expense.
Apr 4, 2024 -
Decades of Orange Production: Brazil Remains at the Top
Brazil's juice giant, Citrosuco, dominates global orange output, but new Asian competition threatens its reign.
Apr 2, 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 -
Ecuadorian Border Detentions Surged By Nearly 5x in 2023
Ecuador's border apprehensions surged 400% in 2023, driven by a domestic crime wave.
Mar 12, 2024