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Press Release: IDB Lab to Invest $8 Million in AgVentures III Fund to Advance Agtech Innovation
Fund manager SP Ventures' impact thesis is to generate social benefits for vulnerable populations by supporting technologies that democratize access to productivity and efficiency for small- and medium-sized farmers.
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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Latin America Takes on Cultural Bias with New AI Language Model
Latam-GPT itself will be available free of charge to companies and public institutions to develop applications more specific to Latin America.
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- Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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State of Mexico, Afirme Target 10,000 MSME Loans in 2026
Under the agreement, the state government provides guarantees while the financial institution supplies the capital.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Enerlink Raises $3.1 Million to Accelerate Its International Expansion in Latin America
Enerlink develops integrated charging solutions for electric mobility across Latin America.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Latin America
- Tags
- e-mobility, startups
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AI-Driven Cyberattacks Set to Target Mexico’s Critical Industries
Criminal organizations now utilize advanced models to automate the identification and exploitation of system weaknesses at speeds that exceed human defensive capabilities.
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- Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Workwell Global Further Expands Footprint and Capability with Launch into Latin America
Workwell Global expands its in-house international capability with new teams and infrastructure in Brazil and Colombia.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Latin America
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Mexico Raises Health Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Tobacco for 2026
Authorities say the funds are expected to support health objectives, although the legislation does not explicitly earmark the revenue for health spending, a point that has drawn criticism from researchers and civil society groups.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Latin America
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Climate Taxes Open Debate Regarding Tourism’s Environmental Cost
Hawaii’s landmark climate-linked tourism tax is reshaping how destinations fund environmental protection, sparking global debate and inspiring proposals in Mexico.
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- Environment
- Region
- Latin America
- Tags
- climate change, regulations, tourism
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