Latin America

Latin America is a group of countries and dependencies in the Western Hemisphere where Romance languages such as Spanish and Portuguese are predominantly spoken; it is broader than the terms Ibero-America or Hispanic America.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

LATAM Now Airbnb’s Fastest-Growing Market
LATAM Now Airbnb’s Fastest-Growing Market
May 15, 2017  |  Latin America

Historically, Airbnb hasn’t had the best rapport with the markets it enters (and disrupts). It has often found itself at odds with housing regulations and...

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NEW REPORT: In Mexico eCommerce Has A Crush On Cash
NEW REPORT: In Mexico eCommerce Has A Crush On Cash
April 14, 2017  |  Cash

Mexico uses more cash than any other country in the Americas — and according to the latest PYMNTS.com Global Cash Index™ Mexico Analysis, it’s use...

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BillMo And The Momentum Of Remittances
BillMo And The Momentum Of Remittances
March 20, 2017  |  Digital Payments

Cross border flow of money is going to continue no matter what the political climate.  Maybe the pie won’t grow as quickly as some might...

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Social Startup Beek Eyes Latin America eCommerce Future
Social Startup Beek Eyes Latin America eCommerce Future
March 15, 2017  |  Retail

Mexico City-based Beek is an early-stage tech startup that has built a social network for readers. Founded in 2015, Beek allows users to recommend, rate...

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Pay Via Selfie? Now Available In Latin America
Pay Via Selfie? Now Available In Latin America
December 30, 2016  |  Payment Methods

After fruitful trials in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, as well as a larger launch in Europe this year, Mastercard is now unveiling Identity...

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LATAM’s Climate For Invoice Finance Growth
LATAM’s Climate For Invoice Finance Growth
October 14, 2016  |  B2B Payments

“Follow the money” is usually sound advice. But for alternative SME lenders, it’s more of a “follow where the money isn’t” mentality. That’s how invoice...

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Ivalua’s Major eProcurement Push For Latin America
Ivalua’s Major eProcurement Push For Latin America
August 26, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Spend management software firm Ivalua is making a major push into the Latin American market by partnering with eProcurement firm Exiros. An announcement issued on...

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How FinTech Wins In Buenos Aires’ Changing Economy
How FinTech Wins In Buenos Aires’ Changing Economy
August 05, 2016  |  International

Buenos Aires may get a lot of recognition for being the hometown of Pope Francis, but it’s also receiving praise as a growing startup community....

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YellowPepper Picks A Peck Of Payments In LatAm
YellowPepper Picks A Peck Of Payments In LatAm
May 18, 2016  |  International

Like many developing areas, Latin America holds promise for payments companies and the burgeoning movement to digital transactions in lieu of coins and paper bills....

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