The cybersecurity, cyber defense and the Cyberspace along with organized crime and the control of borders maritime, air and land are the main challenges faced Latin Americawhich has a good basis to face them from the experience of other regions, said this Wednesday José Vicente de los Mozos, global CEO of the Spanish multinational Indra. […]
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Foreign investment in Mexico reaches US$39 billion thanks to nearshoring
The rise of relocation strategies for chains such as ‘nearshoring’ today positions Mexico as the second country in Latin America that more foreign direct investment (FDI), only behind Brazilaccording to the latest figures from the World Bank (WB), in which the Mexican country receives more than US$ 39,000 million. One of the sectors that is […]
Economic growth in Latin America has been stagnant for 25 years, expert warns
Economic growth and productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean have been stagnant for 25 years and the forecasts for 2030 are not good, concluded experts at the IV Meeting of the Conference on Science, Innovation and Information and Communications Technologies of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) this Friday. The […]
Musk and Latin America, a story of ideological affinity and business
This Elon Musk interested in Latin America? The billionaire uses his social network X to share the creed of the right in a region whose natural resources could make him even richer. In recent years his ideas coincide with those of conservatives and he expresses them without filters, although he tries not to be pigeonholed […]
MIT warns of challenges to diagnose and treat rare diseases in Latin America
Timely diagnosis, access to treatments and legislation are the main challenges to address the rare diseases that Latin American countries face, according to a study carried out in eight countries in the region and published this Wednesday by MIT Technology Review. “We were able to conclude that two countries, Chili and Ecuadorare still in what […]
Chile will have the first national cybersecurity agency in Latin America
Chili As of this Tuesday, it has its first cybersecurity law, which creates a pioneering national agency in Latin America and that will allow fines of more than US$ 2.6 million. “We will be able to better prevent and confront very specific cases such as identity theft, sending viruses, service outages, sabotage and spam,” said […]
Tangará Reserve, a respite from the forest in the largest megalopolis in Latin America
In the metropolitan area of São Paulo, the largest city in Latin America700,000 square meters of foresta natural refuge for more than 120 species of animals, which in the Tangará Coral Reserve can breathe the purest air in the area and enjoy two springs with crystal-clear waters. Located in the municipality of Mauá, right next […]
Latin America and the Caribbean commit to eradicating hunger and poverty
The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean They committed this Thursday to eradicate hunger, poverty and structural inequalities in order to guarantee the right to adequate food, without leaving anyone behind. That is one of the main conclusions of the 38th Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), […]
The music sector grew by 10.2% in 2023 according to official figures
The music sector increased its revenue by 10.2% worldwide last year, totaling US$28.6 billion, and Latin America It was one of the regions that grew the most, almost 20%, according to figures published on Thursday. The most successful artist was – no surprises – the American Taylor Swift, according to the annual report of the […]
Chile, the last “victim” of Chinese steel that floods Latin America
The Chilean steel company Huachipato, which this Wednesday announced the indefinite suspension of its operations, is the latest “victim” of Chinese steel, which for a few years has been flooding the Latin American region and has forced large producers such as Brazil or Mexico to shield themselves with duty antidumping. Located in the southern city […]