-
Studies on Mexican microlender shed light on profit, poverty
Mexico's microfinancing bank Compartamos, accused by activists of exploiting poor borrowers with exorbitant interest rates, has generally helped people but could cut the interest it charges without hurting its bottom line, a pair of studies has found.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Latin America
- Tags
- microfinance
-
Inclusive economic growth and Brazil’s protests
Brazil’s weeklong protests, which have brought hundreds of thousands of people into the streets across the country, have scored their first victory: Officials in the major cities of Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro have agreed to rescind the 20 cent bus fare hike that sparked the protests in the first place. But this conciliatory move, far from placating the crowds, seems to have energized their demands.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Latin America
-
Colombia Consolidates Itself As A Health Destination In Latin America
The country is pioneer in creating its own accreditation systems. There are 16 national Colombian institutions accredited nationally and two accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI).
- Categories
- Health Care
- Region
- Latin America
- Tags
- public health
-
Doctors reap in billions as Cuba’s top export
Cuba is out to boost its top export, an ever-more critical pillar of its economy.
- Categories
- Health Care
- Region
- Latin America
- Tags
- public health
-
Argentina builds first-ever solar neighborhood to fight energy poverty
A solar power project in Buenos Aires is providing electricity for some of the city's poorest households. Volunteers are hoping to create Argentina's first green community - one rooftop at a time.
- Categories
- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Latin America
- Tags
- rural development, solar
-
How an iPad in a corner store can spell success in Mexico
On the outskirts of Mexico City, just past the dusty plateau of a defunct landfill, the cinder block houses of Chimalhuacán crowd a hillside. It’s a city beyond a city, made up of nearly 1 million residents including surrounding areas, yet it lacks many of services and stores one might expect of a city – like banks.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Latin America
-
Assured Labor Raises $5.5M To Find Jobs For Workers Across Latin America
Assured Labor, a New York, Mexico City and São Paulo-based startup that helps low- and middle-income workers across Latin America find jobs through their mobile phones, just closed $5.5 million in funding led by Mexican private equity firm Capital Indigo.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Latin America
-
Looking for a Latin American Seed Fund? Try the Colombian Government
Grooveshark creator Andres Barreto is placing a bet on Colombia.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Latin America