Rounds of the Week: Latitud Launches New Fund with Investments from Nubank and Kavak Partners
David Vélez and Carlos García are among the investors in Latitud’s new venture capital fund, a network of entrepreneurs in Latin America
Florida-Based M2X Energy’s Innovative Methanol Solution Takes Aim at Methane Emissions
The startup M2X Energy has raised more than $20 million from investors, including Bill Gates-backed Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Argentina’s Senate Approves Bill to Eliminate Income Tax
The upper house approved the legislation late Thursday advocated by Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa
Mexico’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Threats and Robust Growth
Banxico, as the central bank is known, voted to hold the key rate at 11.25% on Thursday, matching the forecasts of all 23 economists surveyed by Bloomberg
Mexico’s Natural Gas Dependency, AMLO’s Energy Policy Seen as Risks to CFE’s Rating
Moody’s Investor Services sees Mexico’s state utility as also facing risks due to pension-related debt
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Brazil’s Nubank Enters ETF Market with Dividend Distribution Fund
Index funds that begin trading this Friday (29) aim to expand Nu Asset's product offering and diversify the bank's customer base
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Mexico Explores Charging Cuba for Oil Amid Rising Costs of Donations
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s top diplomat said the government is looking for ways to lessen the strain of what it describes as humanitarian aid on public finances
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DeSantis Outlines Tough Stance on China, Economic Outreach in Latin America
Florida Governor DeSantis said he’s concerned about China’s military and economic outreach in Latin America during a Republican debate
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Antonio Filosa to Become New Global CEO of Jeep with Leadership Changes at Stellantis
Emanuele Cappellano has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the South America region, replacing Antonio Filosa, who will assume the position of CEO of the Jeep brand
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Carlos Slim’s Oil Company Buys Stake in Talos Energy’s Mexican Subsidiary
The US-based oil company will receive $74.8 million in cash at the close of the transaction, with $49.9 million due upon first oil production
How Research Firms Have Had to Reinvent Themselves and What the Largest Brazilian One Aims For
One of the symbols of the years of euphoria with low interest rates, research houses are now doing management and distribution. Now, Empiricus is also investing in banking and card services
Why Is David Beker from BofA More Optimistic About Brazil Than the Market?
The Chief Economist of the Bank of America for the country, who correctly predicted the GDP for the 2nd quarter, forecasts growth above consensus and suggests that the fiscal deficit may come close to the target in 2024
Expert Recommendations: Top Stock Picks in Latin America for Dividend Hunters
There are shares of well-established companies that not only offer profits through the improvement of their prices but also provide an interesting dividend yield