Money 30 March 2023 Mexicans say some police officers are taking bribes with mobile payment services Victims of extortion say reimbursements are extremely difficult since apps and banks say they handed over their cards voluntarily.
3 Minutes With 21 March 2023 A snapshot into quick commerce’s decline (and potential revival) E-grocer Jokr places all bets on Brazil for survival, in the wake of similar crises at Getir and Gopuff.
Fast Fashion Frenzy 20 March 2023 This fascist clothing company hopes you’ll tweet about how offensive it is “Make Mexico Great Again”: A flop on Facebook, the brand is going viral on Twitter.
Global Tech Downturn 15 March 2023 How the global startup economy is reacting to SVB’s crash Entrepreneurs and investors in India, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore, and China are worried about the fallout of the crisis on the funding and regulatory environment.
Latin America Newsletter 15 March 2023 Rappi’s latest service: publicity stunts The Colombian super-app’s latest partnership shows what hides behind its long list of services.
Global Tech Downturn 14 March 2023 Investors told Latin American startups to bank with SVB. Then it collapsed Why founders from emerging markets were advised to seek safety at Silicon Valley Bank.
Access & Connectivity 9 March 2023 Migrants must overcome a new barrier at the border: The U.S. government’s terrible app By making migrants navigate its 2.5-star app, the U.S. inadvertently benefits criminals and the tech-savvy.
Money 16 February 2023 Scammers are creating fake receipts — and a digital shoplifting boom As fraudsters exploit payment apps to swipe free stuff, the apps blame victims’ poor “financial education.”
TikTok Domination 13 February 2023 Alibaba hacks go viral on Latin American TikTok Influencers give tips on Chinese e-commerce and then sell their services to bargain hunters.
TikTok Domination 7 February 2023 A viral TikTok drug challenge has police on high alert. But it’s not real There is no evidence that Mexico’s “clonazepam challenge” trend ever existed.
Report 1 February 2023 Relatives abroad are driving Cuba’s e-commerce boom Most local residents can’t afford to shop online, owing to limited internet connectivity and a devalued Cuban peso.
Latin America Newsletter 1 February 2023 Uber dodges responsibility for its workers in Chile To keep its third-party contractor model, Uber is flexing its legal game.
