Lorena Guarino (EN)
Reporter
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Guyana: An Economic Miracle or a Short-Term Mirage In Latin America?
The South American country’s economy is expected to see the region’s fastest growth following the discovery of huge oil reserves, but which presents a huge challenge for its government
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Private Members’ Clubs In LatAm Offer an Exclusive Networking Space, at a Price
Clubs pay homage to the exclusive enclaves of the past, but have also adapted their offering to Latino tastes and at which membership is considered a must for making connections in the business world
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Off the Field, Who Are the Latin Kings of Esports?
They once earned millions through football and now make strong investments in the gaming world with their own teams, academies, and leagues
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Arrival of Digital Nomads In Latin America Brings Negative Economic, Social Impact
Latin America’s major cities have seen an influx of remote workers, but which has put pressure on rents and generated unexpected consequences
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Seven Out of 10 Latin Americans Say Climate Change Impacts their Economy
According to a survey by the European Investment Bank, the majority of Latin Americans will suffer the effects of climate change in their daily lives, with higher percentages in Uruguay and El Salvador
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How Is South America Preparing for the Effects of El Niño?
Latin American economies could be affected by the climatic phenomenon from September, although floods would help regions that have been hit by drought. How are the region’s governments preparing?
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How Record-High Ocean Temperatures In Florida Could Affect Environment, Economy
Buoys off southern Florida have registered water temperatures of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, turning the ocean into a hot tub and threatening to cause environmental and economic damage
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What Impact Will the Latino Vote Have In the 2024 US Elections?
To November 2022 there were around 35 million Hispanics eligible to vote in the United States
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How Correct Racial, Ethnic Denomination Can Benefit Brands’ Acceptance In US
For 60% of Americans, race or ethnicity are important for their identity and how they are seen by others, according to a study by Collage Group
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Lack of Information In Spanish Seen as Detrimental to Latino Voters In US Elections
Many Latinos in the United States do not feel comfortable using English but struggle to find trustworthy information in Spanish, according to research
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Messi’s Miami Move Raises Hopes of a Surge In Support for US Soccer
Fewer than one in 10 Americans are soccer fans, compared with 44% of the population following American football
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Illegal Mexico-US Border Crossings Fall to Lowest Level Since Biden Took Office
Fewer than 100,000 people were detained trying to cross the border into the US in June, the lowest figure in two years
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Financial Stress, Discrimination Blamed for Obesity Among Latinos In US
Ethnic origin and working conditions have an effect on the health of children that grow up in the US, with immigrants the worst affected
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Fewer Latinos In US Voted Democrat During the Last 4 Years
Republican candidates have been gaining ground among Latino voters during the last four years
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Latino Homeownership In the US Continues to Increase
In 2022, 48% of Latinos in the US were homeowners, following eight straight years of growth in the number of property purchases
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Delivery Apps Oppose Minimum-Wage Law for Drivers In NYC
There are around 65,000 delivery drivers in New York City, working for apps and digital platforms
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Latinos and Other Minorities More Exposed to Contaminated Water In US
Communities with the largest proportion of Hispanic, Alaskan Native Americans and African-Americans have the highest concentration of arsenic and uranium in their water supply
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El Niño, Other Weather Complications Could Cause Economic Losses of $81T In the Century
Disruption of normal weather patterns has significant effects on the global climate, which directly impacts the economy
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Which Sectors Are More Exposed to Florida’s New SB 1718 Laws?
The rules signed by governor Ron DeSantis could be a game changer for industries like construction and services, say local organizations
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Latinos In US Distrustful of Big Brands Seeking to Represent Their Ethnicity
Forty-five percent of Latinos that responded to a survey believe that brands do not represent them as a community
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New Laws In Florida Seen Fueling Exodus of Immigrants as DeSantis Toughens Discourse
A package of 200 laws proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis comes into effect on July 1, and which range from stemming immigration and suppressing diversity to easing firearm restrictions
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Lack of Work Visas for Immigrants Threatens to Paralyze US Industries
At end-April there were 10.1 million job vacancies, according to the US Office of Labor Statistics
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One-Third of US Citizens Hide Credit-Card Debt from Their Partners
A US household typically owes around $10,000 on a credit card and users are increasingly likely to hide their debt, according to a study
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Ron DeSantis Adopts Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Policies as Proposals for Presidency
The Florida governor and aspiring Republican presidential candidate has expressed the need to build a border wall and proposed ending US citizenship for the US-born offspring of immigrants
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Texas, Louisiana Ordered to Obey Federal Laws Regarding Immigrant Deportations
The two US states had challenged the federal immigration control policy of the Department of Homeland Security
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Hispanic Population In Texas Outnumbers Whites for First Time Since 19th Century
The Hispanic population in the ‘Lone Star State’ totaled 12 million in 2022, making it the first border state in which a minority becomes the majority
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Refugees Who Reach the US Found More Businesses Than People Born There, Study Shows
In 2019, 13% of the refugees in the US were entrepreneurs, compared to 9% of US-born Americans, according to a study by New American Economy
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How Do the New Migrant Processing Centers In Latin America Work?
Costa Rica, Guatemala and Colombia now have migrant processing centers where would-be migrants to the US and asylum seekers can process their application
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Now Undocumented Immigrants Can Study at US Universities. Here’s How
The so-called ‘Dream Law’ in New York state will allow those entering college to receive a financial assistance package
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President Biden Hosts Screening of ‘Flamin’ Hot’ to Honor Latino Entrepreneurs
The US president welcomed Eva Longoria, director of ‘Flamin’ Hot’, a movie telling the story of the Mexican-American creator of the spicy version of Cheetos chips
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How Florida, Texas Are Imposing Tougher Measures to Detain and Exile Immigrants
Floating barriers in the Rio Grande in Texas and the shipment of homeless Latinos to Puerto Rico are some of the measures being taken in the US to impede the movement of immigrants
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Who Is Stan Kroenke, the Billionaire Owner of NBA Champions the Denver Nuggets?
The real estate magnate and owner of the NBA champions also owns the Los Angeles Rams, his biggest asset
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Mexico Wades Into Dispute Over Florida Governor’s Migrant Flights to California
The Mexican consulate general in Sacramento has revealed that one of the migrants flown to that state is from the southern state of Chiapas
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Messi Seen as ‘Magnet’ for Attracting Argentine Brands, Visitors to Miami
Juan Manuel Domínguez, an advisor to the owners of MLS team Inter Miami, tells Bloomberg Línea that the Argentine striker’s arrival at the club will cause “furor” among fans and brands
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Why Is White Supremacy on the Rise Among Latinos In the US?
More and more Latinos in the United States are adopting the politics and culture of white supremacy, even in their most extreme and violent forms
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Which Startups Founded by Hispanic or Black Women In the US Have Become Unicorns?
Latinas and Black women lead a record number of small businesses and startups launched in the US since the pandemic
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Six Scams to Avoid In the US Visa Application Process
Fraudsters confuse immigrants by demanding money or personal information in exchange for a visa approval, accelerating the process or providing other benefits
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Youngest Population In US Is Latino, Census Data Show
The country’s Hispanic population’s average age was 30 years old in 2020, 11 years younger than the average age of non-Hispanics, according to the US Census Bureau
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‘Manhattanhenge’: When to See the Solar Phenomenon In New York City
The spectacular alignment of the setting sun and the skyscrapers of the Big Apple occurs twice a year, bringing thousands of locals and visitors eager to snap the perfect photograph
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Hispanic Consumers’ Confidence In US Economy Falters
The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment index dropped from 85.3% in Q4 2022 to 80.2% in the first quarter of this year
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One-Third of Immigrants In US Benefiting from DACA Program Still Lack Healthcare
The figures emerge amid a dispute over the suspension of the program proposed by nine Republican-held US states
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Avocados from Mexico’s CEO Tells ‘Línea Latina’ Podcast How the Fruit Seduced the US
Álvaro Luque, CEO of Avocados from Mexico, recounts how the company has positioned the country’s fruit as US consumers’ favorite
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The Best Business Hotels In US Cities Preferred by Latinos
Bloomberg Línea drew up a list of the 45 best business hotels in Latin America, but which includes three US cities that are well-known corporate hubs and which have a first-rate accommodation offering
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DeSantis’ Anti-Minority Stance Sparks Backlash In Florida With Call for Beach Boycott
Civil rights groups have called for a boycott of travel to beaches in Florida, including Miami, as tourism is one of the state’s biggest sources of revenue
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Healthcare Costs for Ethnic Minorities In the US Top $450 Billion, Up 40% Since 2014
Healthcare expenditure for minorities in the US has increased 40% between the years 2014-18, with the Black/Afro-American population representing the largest burden
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How Latinos Have Become ‘Indispensable’ In the US
The CEO and president of The Latino Donor Collaborative talks to Bloomberg Línea’s 'Línea Latina' podcast about the importance of Latino talent in Hollywood, and why the ethnicity is underrepresented
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Latinos In US Reluctant to Spend, Pessimistic About Economy as Inflation Hits Hard
Latinos’ expenditure is a major driver of the US economy, and their spending and tastes differ greatly from non-Hispanics in the country
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Latinos, Blacks In the US Are More Exposed to Gun Violence, Survey Finds
A study carried out by the city of Chicago between 1995 and 2021 reveals that ethnicity can determine the degree of exposure to violence
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Fewer Latinos Enrolling In College Courses In the US
In addition to dropping out of college, men are also leaving their jobs, with one in nine among the 25-54 age group outside the labor market
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Latino Participation In US TV and Films Minimal, Fails to Reflect Real-Life Presence
Latinos represent just 2.6% of leading actors on TV, 1.4% of producers and 1.5% of directors, a contrast with the country’s real demographics that Ana Valdez, CEO of Latin Donor Collaborative, calls “devastating”