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Costa Rican families now play a game spotting electric vehicles on the road, just like they did with Volkswagen Beetles. The country leads Latin America with EVs making up 16% of all new car sales in 2024.
Mexico just passed a historic labor reform that will gradually reduce the standard workweek from 48 to 40 hours, benefiting nearly 13.4 million workers. The change addresses one of the worst work-life balances in the developed world. ##
A 42-foot mural made entirely of recycled plastic bottle caps now towers over a once gang-controlled neighborhood in El Salvador. The "Latin American Mona Lisa" represents a new kind of renaissance for everyday people.
A $3 billion financing deal for solar and battery storage across Chile, Brazil, and Mexico just became Latin America's largest clean energy investment ever. The move signals that global banks are betting big on the region's renewable future.
Argentine and Brazilian writers earned spots among 13 finalists for the prestigious International Booker Prize, bringing fresh voices from Latin America to the global stage. Both novels tackle historical injustices while celebrating resilience.
A new global fund is giving up to $250,000 to small tech companies using mobile innovation to bring clean energy and sustainable practices to developing countries. Applications are open now through April for enterprises serving Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Chile just greenlit one of South America's largest energy storage systems that could power three-quarters of a million homes. The 750-megawatt-hour battery in Santiago marks a major leap forward for renewable energy reliability across Latin America.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could free hundreds of people jailed for opposing the government. The long-awaited legislation marks a potential turning point for families who've waited years to reunite with loved ones.
Workers at IHS Holding can breathe easier as MTN Group guarantees their pay and benefits for 12 months following a major infrastructure merger. The commitment covers nearly 3,000 employees across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Argentina's "open skies" policy delivered the fastest-growing aviation market in Latin America, with 33.3 million passengers in 2025. New competition and fewer restrictions sparked a travel boom connecting more people across the region than ever before.
After a tense suspension, Colombia's government and the country's largest paramilitary organization have resumed negotiations that could bring peace to regions controlled by armed groups for three decades. The talks aim to demobilize nearly 10,000 members and restore government services to neglected communities.
Colombia jumped to third place in Latin America for electric vehicle sales in 2025, selling nearly 20,000 fully electric cars and doubling its market in just one year. The country now leads the region with clean vehicles making up over a third of all new car sales.
Colombia's government won backing from labor unions and businesses to maintain a historic 23.7% minimum wage increase that brings workers closer to a living wage. Despite legal challenges and warnings of job losses, the country's unemployment rate has dropped to its third-lowest level ever.
Colombia's government and the Gulf Clan have overcome a diplomatic hurdle to restart peace negotiations, bringing hope back to a decades-long effort to end internal conflict. The talks, which paused earlier this month over concerns about U.S. pressure, are now moving forward with international support.
Nine youth teams across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East just won funding to tackle a health crisis threatening 39 million lives. Their creative campaigns will help communities use antibiotics more wisely.
Women now hold 40% of C-suite roles in Colombia's tech sector, up significantly from previous years. Eight trailblazing female founders and executives are leading the charge in fintech, healthcare, and streaming innovation.
Latin America generates over 65% of its electricity from renewable sources—double the global average—and is rapidly becoming a green energy powerhouse. With $250 billion invested since 2014, the region is proving that ambitious climate action can drive real economic opportunity.
Six million Colombians living in conflict-affected regions just got a decade more support after the president signed a law extending development programs born from the 2016 peace agreement. Poverty in these 170 rural municipalities has already dropped by nearly 40 percent since the programs began.
Two major Chinese automakers are bidding to transform a shuttered factory in Mexico into a hub for affordable electric vehicles. The move could bring accessible EVs to Latin America and Canada while creating thousands of jobs.
Nicolas Rojas started coding at 13 and turned a family favor into a million-dollar company. Now his AI platform Dapta helps 30,000 businesses across 37 countries automate without tech expertise.
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