Latin America Newsletter 28 September 2022 A new investment thesis for the “Global South” VCs are now more interested in startups expanding into other emerging markets than to the same old established haunts. By Alex González Ormerod
Reports 27 September 2022 Netflix expands its password-sharing crackdown New prices sparked outrage in Latin America, with some threatening to boycott the platform. By Andrew Deck and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
News 26 September 2022 Mexico could turn gig workers into full-time employees But some are against the proposal, saying it addresses government interests over workers’ real concerns. By Daniela Dib
Reports 22 September 2022 A government-run delivery app was built to fight a tech monopoly in Brazil. So why was it banned? Free-market politicians argue that a government-controlled app is unfair competition. By Marília Marasciulo and Nicole Froio
Reports 15 September 2022 Unauthorized Shein boutiques are popping up across Mexico Customers get a similar experience from buying on the app, but what they most want is the human touch. By Daniela Dib
Latin America Newsletter 14 September 2022 African and Latin American tech unite Small hints of big things to come between some of the world’s most overlooked regions. By Alex González Ormerod
Reports 12 September 2022 “Our main demand is not to get killed”: Mexican women find safety in location-tracking Facebook groups What started as a way to avoid college harassment turned into a tool for young women to address a violent reality. By Chelsea Carrick
News 7 September 2022 El 4chan argentino cierra tras sospechas de que el atacante de Cristina Fernández era usuario Usuarios de Rouzed lanzaron acusaciones mutuas tras el atentado contra la vicepresidenta argentina antes de que el sitio fuera eliminado. By Juan José Relmucao and Juan Ruocco
Reports 6 September 2022 Gamers venezolanos ven en los videojuegos una vía de escape Los nuevos jugadores de esports fueron reclutados por inversores desde algunas de las zonas más precarias de Venezuela. By Andrea Paola Hernández
News 5 September 2022 Argentina’s 4chan taken down by admins after would-be assassin suspected as frequent user Rouzed users filled the forum with disclaimers that they weren't involved with the attempted assassination before the site was taken down. By Juan José Relmucao and Juan Ruocco
