A nurse in Los Angeles sends part of her paycheck home through a stablecoin wallet. Within minutes, her mother in Guadalajara receives pesos via SPEI. Meanwhile in São Paulo, a…
Tag: Brazil
Top Emerging Markets for Digital Nomads in 2025
Where Digital Nomads Are Heading in 2025 — and Why It Matters Bali, Chiang Mai, and Lisbon used to top every list. But in 2025, digital nomads are rethinking their…
China’s BYD Revolutionizes Brazil’s Electric Vehicle Market
In the industrial heart of Bahia, an idle factory once owned by Ford was revived in 2022, and the assembly lines began rolling again, not for gasoline-powered cars, but electric…
dLocal’s Global Ambition: Conquering Emerging Markets Beyond Latin America
Founded in 2016, fintech dLocal embarked on a mission to bridge the gap in cross-border payments, particularly in emerging markets. This Uruguay-based fintech startup quickly distinguished itself by offering a…
Brazil Fintech Evolution: From Open Banking to Pix Crédito
Brazil’s fintech sector has undergone a significant transformation, driven by digital innovation and regulatory advancements. Back in 2021, I interviewed Carlos Kazuo Missao, then director of the GFT Group in…
Investing in “Unsexy” Businesses in Latin America
This episode is all about innovation in Latin America! We’re chatting about the new and exciting businesses in Latin America through the lens of venture capital, so I invited Daniel Lloreda and…
H&M in Brazil: Sustainable Strategy or Just “Greenwashing”?
H&M has just announced the opening of their first store in Brazil in 2025, with plans to open physical stores and online shopping first in the major cities of the…
BRICS and the Push for De-Dollarization: Why Now?
South Africa, the host of this year’s BRICS Summit 2023, has gained global attention in the international press more than ever. The leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South…
The Walmart Journey in Brazil: A Tale of Rise, Decline, and Acquisition
In 1995, Walmart, the American retail giant, stepped into Brazil. It was a journey full of highs and lows, and it is somehow a cautionary tale for brands entering an…
Brazil’s Fintech Surge Paves Way for Crypto and CBDC Real Digital
In our latest podcast episode, I interviewed Aaron Stanley, founder of the Brazil Crypto Report (a newsletter and also a podcast) about the ever growing fintech and cryptocurrency sectors in…
