Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the global health landscape, particularly in remote Amazon regions, where a new technology can diagnose cutaneous leishmaniasis using a cellphone without requiring an internet connection.
Category: Latin America
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Argentine fintech seeks banking license in Mexico
Galicia’s Naranja X digital bank takes step to expand beyond its home market, in a sign of growing competition in the region
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Hunt for yield, refinancing to keep LatAm markets busy
After a bumper year for dealmaking in 2025, investors and issuers see the bond market remaining busy in the months ahead
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As liquidity abounds, issuers see risks, challenges
Energy exec says financing projects that are sustainable long term remains paramount, as telco official underscores need for efficiency
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LatAm to benefit from ‘structural shift’ to EM investment
Trend is being driven by a weak dollar, the region’s rightward political shift, and geopolitical volatility elsewhere, say panelists
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Lula calls for unity amid rising regional tensions
With the increased US focus on Latin America exposing divisions, Brazilian leader says region needs greater integration, pragmatism
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Unilever sells home care assets in Colombia, Ecuador
British consumer packaged goods giant sells the businesses to Peru-based Alicorp
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Bladex picks up syndicated loan
Regional trade bank taps lenders from the Middle East, Europe and Asia
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Tupperware LatAm ops sold to Mexican rival
Betterware de México shares rally after it agrees to buy the business from US-based owner for $250 mln
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Pomelo raises funds to speed up expansion
Argentine fintech will roll out new products and payment methods with financing from new and existing investors