Latin America

How One VC Cuts Through the Fintech Hype

Blockchain is overhyped, cryptocurrencies are not feasible and cybersecurity is the biggest threat society faces, according to QED’s Amias Gerety.

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The GM Strike: What Are the Mounting Costs?

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Striking GM workers are seeking to win back concessions the UAW made to the automaker during the Great Recession. But it will be tough for the two sides to come[…]

What Will It Take to Rescue Argentina’s Economy?

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If he wins in October, presidential hopeful Alberto Fernandez is best positioned to introduce long-term economic reforms in Argentina, say experts.

Can Venezuela Recover from Its Crisis?

There are viable, nonviolent ways of resolving Venezuela’s grave economic and political issues, experts say.

Latin America in 2019: Will Political Upheaval Stall Growth?

Following elections, several Latin American leaders are charged with finding ways to solve economic problems they have inherited or made worse through poor governance. How will they fare in 2019?

How a New Technology Can Disrupt the Global Supply Chain

B_verify, a new blockchain-based system created by a team from Wharton, MIT and Boston College, brings greater transparency to a key part of the global supply chain.

What Will Bolsonaro’s Election Mean for Brazil?

Brazilians have high hopes for their new president to rid the country of corruption and violence -- and in doing so, boost the economy.

Why the U.S. and Mexico Are Getting Closer

Although the divide appears to be widening between the U.S. and Mexico, the countries are getting closer in many ways, most of them outside the government, notes author Andrew Selee.

Will Mexico’s New President Deliver on His Promises?

Renegotiating NAFTA, battling crime and inequality, and energy reforms are among the challenges facing Mexico’s president-elect, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

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