Investment
Medical marijuana: which countries lead in Latin America?
Several countries in the region have opted to legalize the medicinal use of cannabis, which has attracted large investments from multinational companies
Business
Anko van der Werff: responsible for leading the recovery of Avianca
What does the first president of the post-Eframovich era have to offer for the second largest airline in Latin America?
Perspectives
Libra: this is how Facebook plans to introduce a cryptocurrency
Although the project still has to overcome considerable obstacles to get it working, it could allow payments through Facebook and WhatsApp
Perspectives
Women's Football World Cup Awards: this is the huge salary gap in football
Although the prize for the winning team of the Women's World Cup will increase by more than 200%, this figure is still far from the prize given in the Men's World Cup
Trade
What is Apple's plan B for the Commercial War?
In the last month, tensions between Beijing and Washington have increased due to the commercial war. What other option does Apple have to deal with the situation?
Perspectives
Who is the first rapper to have a million-dollar fortune?
Forbes magazine has listed Jay-Z as one of the first to reach these figures, expanding his business portfolio far beyond music
Perspectives
How much has Qatar invested to take its football to where it is?
The participation of the Qatar national team in the 2019 Copa America is another achievement for this country's soccer, how much have they invested in the process?
Business
What can Boeing do to continue competing with Airbus?
To leave behind the bad year that this will be for Boeing after the incidents with the 737 MAX, a change of strategy is necessary
Business
The gaming consoles war: who won in this generation?
Microsoft and Sony have already given details about their new gaming consoles, a sign that the end is near for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One
Perspectives
Which are the best airports in Latin America?
Among the many surveys available, Brazil and Peru have shown that they have the best airports in the region
Trade
Avoiding a disaster: Trump's tariffs and their posible consequences to México
The 5% tariffs' increase that would have been applied by the US government to Mexican goods could have affected affect more US consumers than Mexican ones
Investment
Meat substitutes for vegetarians: a success in the stock market
The American company Beyond Meat, which specializes in substitute products of meat out of vegetable origin, has pleasantly surprised the stock market
Perspectives
The richest women according to Forbes: a controversial list
Forbes magazine launched last week its list America's Richest Self Made Women for 2019, with interesting results and abundant criticism
Business
A strategic thinking talk with the director of Fog Dog Colombia
Taking advantage of the fact that Fog Dog recently started operations in the Colombian territory, we spoke with Adriana Pineda, its director in Colombia
Business
What the end of Game of Thrones could financially mean for HBO
With the end of its most popular series, HBO and its owner, AT&T, are preparing for an exodus of subscribers and they must know how to manage it
Macroeconomics
Lee C. Bucheit: the leader of the economic recovery in Juan Guaidó's Venezuela
Lee C. Buchheit, the so-called 'debt guru', was contacted by the opposition government of Juan Guaidó to lead the country's economic recovery
Perspectives
The strange lawsuit that several Latin American countries would lose against Amazon
Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia began a legal battle in 2012 against the e-commerce giant, but now they are being defeated
Business
What the merger of Renault with Fiat Chrysler would mean
The possibility that these two giants would unite would change the automotive world and create the third largest manufacturer in the industry
Investment
What is the Entrepreneurship World Cup and how does it work?
This international competition arrives in Colombia for the first time and faces entrepreneurship projects from around the world
Macroeconomics
Venezuela: how have other countries solved their inflation crises?
In history there have been many cases of countries with hyperinflation in their economy, both in Latin America and elsewhere, how did they deal with this problem?
Trade
Is there any winner in the 'Technologic Cold War'?
Big Chinese and North American companies have suffered the effects of the commercial war, causing losses to both countries, especially by the Huawei-Google rupture
Business
Digital marketing: women, their footprint and impact on major brands
Women show that they generate more and more impact and open spaces in the sectors related to marketing and the digital economy
Business
What is the origin of Avianca's dangerous crisis?
The airline reports millions of losses and accumulates considerable debt, where did these problems come from and where would they take them?
Trade
This has been the impact of trade war on USA's economy
The purpose of the trade war with China is to pressure them to reverse their questionable commercial practices, but the damage to the domestic economy is already being felt
Personal
Despite earning less money, women tend to spend more. Why?
The main reason for women's consumption are women's products that they must buy regularly
Macroeconomics
These are the countries that have used two currencies at the time
Each country, or union, has its own official currency. However, a nation may have more than one in legal use, as have been the cases of Cuba and France
Business
How good is the relationship between Carlos Slim and AMLO?
Although AMLO said that his relationship with the businessman is still good, since he became president, there have been indications that suggest otherwise
Business
Maternity and technology: Get to know the most lucrative and successful startups
As more women interested in technology become mothers, the offer of products and services on digital platforms is growing
Business
What the acquisition of Hulu by Disney means
After the acquisition of 21st Century Fox, and despite the release of Disney +, Disney will have complete control over one of Netflix's biggest competitors.
Investment
'Fintech' founded by women are better investment
A study by the KPMG audit firm concluded that women give considerably greater dividends to their investors
Perspectives
Sports betting: a problem for English football
Through a proposal of GVC Holdings, sports betting companies have set themselves quite strict limits for the new season
Macroeconomics
Panama: anticorruption and economic reform are Cortizo's plans
Laurentino Cortizo has declared that two of the main policies of his government will be government transparency and the economic reactivation
Trade
Can commercial war lead to a new global recession?
Even if Trump insists on the limited effects of his trade policy with China, the reality is that his decisions may have global consequences
Macroeconomics
What is country risk and what are the results of Latin America?
The risk in Argentina presented in a day a dramatic increase of 8%, showing the worst performance in this index for the region
Perspectives
Manifestations in Haiti: terrible repercussions on the economy
After the demonstrations in Haiti in February, the cost of living has become untenable
Business
These are the most valuable brands of alcoholic beverages in Latin America
When it comes to liquors and beers, some of the most valuable brands in the world come from this region
Business
Venture capital: the biggest gender gap in business
Of all the risk capital raised in 2018, only 2.2% went to companies led by women
Business
Meet the most important companies born in coworking spaces
The benefits of coworking were key for companies like Uber to reach where they are now
Macroeconomics
Will the fourth IMF disbursement reach Argentina?
In its third revision, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves an upcoming disbursement of USD 10,800 million
Investment
WeWork: the giant of coworking and its controversial exit to the stock market
Confidentially, this company applied for its initial offer of shares; investors fear their risky business model
Personal
What are the strategies that help Uber drivers earn more?
Some strategies can help people who work with this platform to maximize their profits through small details that must be taken into account
Perspectives
The 2020 census in the United States has as many doubts as questions
The controversy that has surrounded the census that has been proposed for 2020 has divided from the Supreme Court to the US industrial sector
Trade
Sanctions force Venezuela to import crude for the first time in 5 years
The country with the largest oil reserves in the world bought a shipment to Nigeria. Today everything can get worse
Perspectives
How bad is harassment and discrimination faced by female economists?
A survey conducted by the American Economic Association reveals worrisome figures regarding discrimination and harassment in this field
Macroeconomics
Panic in the Argentine economy: this is the 'Macrisis' effect
Investor confidence in the floor and inflation in the sky. There seems to be no hope for the Argentine economy under Macri
Trade
Bolivia points to lithium as an economic driver
This month of April, Bolivia and India signed agreements for the commercialization of the material
Macroeconomics
Botswana and Rwanda: the most dynamic economies in Africa
Botswana and Rwanda have shown in recent years indicators of growth and development that stand out in their region. The key: a long-term vision