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Vammo Aims to Scale E-Motorcycle Battery Swapping Across Latin America
The startup, formerly Leoparda Electric, offers an e-motorcycle subscription that comes with unlimited access to battery swapping stations.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Latin America
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Press Release: DFC CEO in Dominican Republic Announces $200 Million Loan, Intention to Open New Caribbean Office
The $200 million direct loan to Banco Popular Dominicano will support the institution’s lending to small businesses and women entrepreneurs.
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- Investing
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- Latin America
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Press Release: IFC Investment to Support a Resilient Dairy Market in Brazil, Reducing Food Insecurity
The investment aims to expand production, processing, and distribution of dairy products in the Northeast Region of Brazil, helping tackle malnutrition and food insecurity.
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- Agriculture, Investing
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- Latin America
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Analysis: Digital Personalized Learning: A Cost-Effective Solution for Math Remediation for College Students in Ecuador
Digital Personalized Learning (DPL) emerges as a promising and cost-effective alternative for math remediation.
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- Education, Technology
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- Latin America
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MicroVest Invests in Bayport Colombia to Expand Access to Payroll Loans for Public Sector Employees
The investment aims to support Bayport’s goal of broadening its reach to a larger portion of public sector employees and pensioners to expand credit accessibility and financial empowerment.
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- Investing
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- Latin America
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Press Release: IFC and DFC Invest in Pomona Impact Fund II to Foster Growth of SMEs, Strengthen Private Equity Markets in Central America
IFC and DFC's backing, with $7.5 million in equity investment from each institution, will enhance Pomona's support for SMEs.
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- Education, Health Care, Investing, WASH
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- Latin America
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Japan to Invest USD$13 Billion in Regions Such as Latin America
Japan set a five-year investment target of more than USD$13 trillion to support developing countries.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Latin America
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BlackRock Fund Backs Renewable Energy Firm in First Latin America Investment
BlackRock-managed fund Climate Finance Partnership (CFP) will make its first foray into Latin America with the acquisition of a minority stake in Brasol, a Brazilian renewable energy firm.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
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- Latin America
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