Articles by Gabriel Cohen Page 9 of 20
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Colombia Stands out as a Modern and Digital Government
Colombia leads LatAm in digital government, outpacing Brazil and Peru with its 2018 policy and Cédula Digital.
Mar 7, 2024 -
Mercado Pago did Fintech Before Fintech was Cool
Mercado Pago now processes 300 transactions/second, surpassing major banks after 20 years.
Mar 6, 2024 -
Costa Rica Tops Representation of Women in Political Science Departments in LatAm
Peru has just 14% women in political science, yet Costa Rica's faculty is nearly 50% female.
Mar 5, 2024 -
Latin America's 10 Richest People
Carlos Slim's wealth doubled to $100B, but US tech giants raised the bar; 63% of LatAm billionaires are Brazilian.
Feb 29, 2024 -
LatAm Has Embraced Hybrid Work More Than Any Other Region
Latin America leads the world in hybrid work adoption, with 81% of companies embracing it.
Feb 20, 2024 -
Brazil Ranks Third in Land Animal Slaughter for Meat
China and the US alone slaughtered 30 billion animals in 2021; Brazil ranks 3rd globally.
Feb 13, 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 -
Mexico is the US' Favorite Destination for Vacation Homes
Mexico's vacation home market thrives, but Turks and Caicos interest soared 75% in 2023.
Jan 18, 2024 -
Bolivia is Now a Top 5 Gold Producer in LatAm
Bolivia is now LatAm's 5th-largest gold producer, poised to surpass Colombia by 2025.
Jan 16, 2024 -
✈️ Busy Airports
São Paulo is LatAm's top flight destination, despite Mexico City's single airport dominance.
Jan 9, 2024 -
US Border Apprehensions: A Breakdown by Country of Origin
Border apprehensions hit a record high, but Mexicans are less represented than ever.
Jan 4, 2024 -
Brazil Has Been Buying Billions Worth of Solar Panels
Brazil's $14B solar panel imports from China dwarf LatAm, but Chile outshines Mexico.
Jan 2, 2024 -
Argentina is Now a Top 10 Producer of Tea Worldwide
Argentina's tea output grew 7x since the 1990s, making it a top-10 global producer.
Dec 21, 2023 -
Pursuit of Longer Lives: Life Expectancy in Latin America
Chileans live 3 years longer than Americans, and Puerto Rico outlives all of LatAm.
Dec 19, 2023 -
How Developed is Latin America? Depends Where You Look
Chile and Costa Rica enjoy European-level living standards, but most LatAm countries fall into the "High" HDI category.
Dec 7, 2023