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Portland food
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

The pope is Peruvian': elation in country where pontiff served as bishop

Pope Leo XIV's election is celebrated in Latin America, especially in Peru, where he has deep ties and a history of service.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

The Political Novelist Who Never Stood Still

Mario Vargas Llosa, a renowned novelist and political thinker, profoundly influenced perceptions of Peru's socio-political landscape through his acclaimed literary works.
Portland food
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

The pope is Peruvian': elation in country where pontiff served as bishop

Pope Leo XIV's election is celebrated in Latin America, especially in Peru, where he has deep ties and a history of service.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

The Political Novelist Who Never Stood Still

Mario Vargas Llosa, a renowned novelist and political thinker, profoundly influenced perceptions of Peru's socio-political landscape through his acclaimed literary works.
more#peru
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

Latin America And The Rise Of AI Video-Driven Retail

AI is revolutionizing retail in Latin America by personalizing consumer experiences and changing how purchases are made.
The traditional retail model is shifting towards recommendation-based systems driven by artificial intelligence.
#startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
European startups

LatAm startups are winning big in Startup Battlefield | TechCrunch

The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield empowers startups with visibility, credibility, and investor connections for growth.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
European startups

Here are Latin America's biggest startups based on valuation | TechCrunch

Latin America is experiencing a surge in billion-dollar tech startups, with a focus on fintech, e-commerce, and more.
Key players include Mercado Libre, Rappi, and Nubank, enhancing the region's entrepreneurial landscape.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Here are Latin America's biggest startups based on valuation | TechCrunch

Latin America now hosts several billion-dollar startups across various sectors, indicating a shift in the regional tech landscape.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
European startups

LatAm startups are winning big in Startup Battlefield | TechCrunch

The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield empowers startups with visibility, credibility, and investor connections for growth.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
European startups

Here are Latin America's biggest startups based on valuation | TechCrunch

Latin America is experiencing a surge in billion-dollar tech startups, with a focus on fintech, e-commerce, and more.
Key players include Mercado Libre, Rappi, and Nubank, enhancing the region's entrepreneurial landscape.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Here are Latin America's biggest startups based on valuation | TechCrunch

Latin America now hosts several billion-dollar startups across various sectors, indicating a shift in the regional tech landscape.
more#startups
#pope-francis
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

A pope of the Americas: What Francis meant to 2 continents

Pope Francis' Latin American heritage shapes his call for synodality and integration of cultures within the Catholic Church.
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
LGBT

The Powerful Legacy of the First Latin American Pope

Pope Francis' legacy as the first Latin American Pope showcases his embrace of Liberation Theology despite challenges in reversing Catholicism's decline in Latin America.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
World politics

Pope Francis obituary: First Jesuit to lead Catholic Church eschewed pomp and became a champion for the poor and marginalised

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, emphasized social justice and environmental issues during his papacy.
World news
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Pope Francis: Services held across Latin America in mourning

Pope Francis's death has prompted widespread grief and remembrance in Argentina and Latin America, highlighting his significance and impact on local communities.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Pope Francis dies at age 88, one day after Easter DW 04/21/2025

Pope Francis was a revolutionary reformer known for his humility and focus on marginalized communities.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

A pope of the Americas: What Francis meant to 2 continents

Pope Francis' Latin American heritage shapes his call for synodality and integration of cultures within the Catholic Church.
LGBT
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

The Powerful Legacy of the First Latin American Pope

Pope Francis' legacy as the first Latin American Pope showcases his embrace of Liberation Theology despite challenges in reversing Catholicism's decline in Latin America.
World politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Pope Francis obituary: First Jesuit to lead Catholic Church eschewed pomp and became a champion for the poor and marginalised

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, emphasized social justice and environmental issues during his papacy.
World news
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Pope Francis: Services held across Latin America in mourning

Pope Francis's death has prompted widespread grief and remembrance in Argentina and Latin America, highlighting his significance and impact on local communities.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Pope Francis dies at age 88, one day after Easter DW 04/21/2025

Pope Francis was a revolutionary reformer known for his humility and focus on marginalized communities.
more#pope-francis
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
European startups

Revelo's LatAm talent network sees strong demand from US companies, thanks to AI | TechCrunch

U.S. companies increasingly hire Latin American developers to support AI model training needs, with Revelo seeing significant growth in demand.
#economic-growth
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago
Public health

More taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco to fund health care

Health taxes could significantly enhance funding for healthcare in Latin America, generating billions in revenue annually.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Latin America draws up a future of accelerated sustainable economic growth with equity

Latin America must focus on equitable and sustainable growth to improve social and economic well-being.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

More taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco to fund health care

Health taxes could significantly enhance funding for healthcare in Latin America, generating billions in revenue annually.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Latin America draws up a future of accelerated sustainable economic growth with equity

Latin America must focus on equitable and sustainable growth to improve social and economic well-being.
more#economic-growth
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
European startups

GAN and Tec Monterrey Forge Alliance To Boost LatAm Startup Ecosystem | HackerNoon

The Latin American venture capital ecosystem remains committed to cross-border investment despite political tensions.
#cultural-identity
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Remodel

Architecture and Spirituality: 12 Churches and Chapels in Latin America

Latin America's church architecture reflects a transition from colonial styles to contemporary designs that embrace local culture and community engagement.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
World politics

What America Means to Latin Americans

Trump's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America may unintentionally broaden the concept of America to include Latin America.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Remodel

Architecture and Spirituality: 12 Churches and Chapels in Latin America

Latin America's church architecture reflects a transition from colonial styles to contemporary designs that embrace local culture and community engagement.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
World politics

What America Means to Latin Americans

Trump's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America may unintentionally broaden the concept of America to include Latin America.
more#cultural-identity
fromPrivacy International
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Transparencia Electoral's new index on data protection during elections in Latin America

Transparencia Electoral created an index assessing data protection in elections across 16 Latin American countries.
#democracy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Want to beat authoritarianism? Look to Latin America | Greg Grandin

Latin America's democratic spirit endures despite historical challenges and authoritarianism.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
World politics

The Impossibly Intertwined History of the Americas

US history cannot be viewed in isolation; it is deeply intertwined with Latin America's history and identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Want to beat authoritarianism? Look to Latin America | Greg Grandin

Latin America's democratic spirit endures despite historical challenges and authoritarianism.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
World politics

The Impossibly Intertwined History of the Americas

US history cannot be viewed in isolation; it is deeply intertwined with Latin America's history and identity.
more#democracy
#fintech
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago
London startup

Serving the global majority: How Tala is reshaping financial inclusion in Latin America and beyond with David Lask - Tearsheet

Emerging markets are vital for fintech innovation, addressing the financial needs of the underbanked population.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uber-backed mobility fintech Moove acquires Brazil's Kovi, takes ARR to $275M | TechCrunch

Moove acquires Kovi to enhance its mobility financing solutions, aiming to build the world's largest ride-share fleet.
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago
London startup

Serving the global majority: How Tala is reshaping financial inclusion in Latin America and beyond with David Lask - Tearsheet

Emerging markets are vital for fintech innovation, addressing the financial needs of the underbanked population.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uber-backed mobility fintech Moove acquires Brazil's Kovi, takes ARR to $275M | TechCrunch

Moove acquires Kovi to enhance its mobility financing solutions, aiming to build the world's largest ride-share fleet.
more#fintech
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

TikTok is shaking up its e-commerce team as it prepares to launch in a key market

TikTok is restructuring its e-commerce team to enhance oversight from global leaders, particularly from China and Singapore.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago
Design

A Sensual Exploration of Identity - KURT PRYNNE X THEVICBOX - KALTBLUT Magazine

Kurt Prynne's campaign in Latin America explores the intersection of identity and self-expression through diverse male narratives.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

From Amazon conservation to cocaine crackdowns: Here's how dismantling the USAID impacts Latin America

The dismantling of USAID will severely impact humanitarian efforts and vulnerable populations in South America, particularly affecting Venezuelan migrants.
#colombia
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Trump Administration Unabashedly Embraces the Monroe Doctrine

Trump's initial actions towards Latin America signify a continuation of aggressive policies against countries like Colombia and Cuba.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Business

Trump's Latin American Gamble

Gustavo Petro's challenge to Trump's deportation policy exposed vulnerabilities in U.S.-Latin American relations.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Trump Administration Unabashedly Embraces the Monroe Doctrine

Trump's initial actions towards Latin America signify a continuation of aggressive policies against countries like Colombia and Cuba.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Business

Trump's Latin American Gamble

Gustavo Petro's challenge to Trump's deportation policy exposed vulnerabilities in U.S.-Latin American relations.
more#colombia
#trump
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's Colombia Spat Is a Gift to China

Colombia's refusal to accept U.S. military deportation flights signals rising tensions and challenges to U.S. influence in Latin America.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's Talk of the Panama Canal Taps Into Old Myths About U.S. Power

Trump's threats about the Panama Canal reflect a larger narrative of U.S. imperialism and the complex history between the U.S. and Panama.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's Colombia Spat Is a Gift to China

Colombia's refusal to accept U.S. military deportation flights signals rising tensions and challenges to U.S. influence in Latin America.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's Talk of the Panama Canal Taps Into Old Myths About U.S. Power

Trump's threats about the Panama Canal reflect a larger narrative of U.S. imperialism and the complex history between the U.S. and Panama.
more#trump
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

La Nina is here: What does it mean for Latin America and the Caribbean?

La Nina's arrival brings varying climate impacts across Latin America, with increased rainfall in some regions and drought in others.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Small Bars and Restaurants: 14 Projects Less than 50 m2 in Latin America

Efficient space design is essential in bars and restaurants with limited dimensions.
Maximizing functionality and aesthetics can lead to successful dining spaces under 50 square meters.
Flexibility and adaptability in design are crucial to meet contemporary challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Latin America's rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates

High incarceration rates in Latin America contribute significantly to rising tuberculosis cases, unlike global trends where incidences are falling.
#prosus
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amsterdam-based Prosus to acquire Latin American travel agency Despegar for 1.6B: Know more - Silicon Canals

Prosus acquires Despegar for $1.7B, enhancing its Latin American e-commerce and travel ecosystem with a strategic focus on synergies and AI.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Prosus buys Despegar for $1.7B, taking a bite out of Latin America's travel sector | TechCrunch

Prosus is acquiring Despegar for $1.7 billion, highlighting the travel sector's recovery post-Covid-19.
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amsterdam-based Prosus to acquire Latin American travel agency Despegar for 1.6B: Know more - Silicon Canals

Prosus acquires Despegar for $1.7B, enhancing its Latin American e-commerce and travel ecosystem with a strategic focus on synergies and AI.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Prosus buys Despegar for $1.7B, taking a bite out of Latin America's travel sector | TechCrunch

Prosus is acquiring Despegar for $1.7 billion, highlighting the travel sector's recovery post-Covid-19.
more#prosus
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 months ago

Meet the Latina scientists advancing health and policy

Women face significant challenges in STEM fields in Latin America, with less than half of the research workforce being female.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
4 months ago

Path to asylum in the U.S. narrows, especially for Central and South Americans

Asylum approval rates are significantly declining for Latin American immigrants in the U.S. amid new restrictions and an anticipated crackdown.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Milei becomes a symbol of the global far right: We must put an end to the garbage of socialism once and for all'

Javier Milei positions himself as a leader of the global far-right, urging unification to combat socialism and claiming a historic opportunity for change.
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