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💹 LatAm’s Wall Street All-Stars: The hottest stocks in the US. The total regional economy for Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 2.2% in 2024, and is expected to accelerate to 2.4% this year. Today we’re partnering with Fintual, a wealth manager in Mexico and Chile, to take a look at the top firms behind these economies that have made a name internationally. Specifically, those that are listed in the NYSE or Nasdaq, and are attracting the most investor interest. Superstar Latin American firms like Vale and YPF are driving economic growth in countries like Brazil and Argentina—but don’t think their success only reaps local rewards. Thanks to innovative new tools and the beauty of international investing, people from across the hemisphere can grow their own fortunes on the strength of Latin America’s most dynamic companies. With a $95B market capitalization and just shy of $900M worth of shares traded every day, Mercado Libre is the undisputed heavyweight of Latin America’s public companies. Founded in Argentina but today headquartered in Uruguay, Mercado Libre is but one company finding transnational success with investors. Nubank just last year hit 100M customers across Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, and now has a larger average daily trading volume than century-old banking heavyweights like Itaú Unibanco and Bradesco. Up north, both Mexican leaders are Monterrey-based. First, Cemex, one of the largest cement companies in the world attracts the most investment volume. FEMSA, the beverage and retail giant behind the iconic Oxxo stores, trails close behind. Multinational airline LATAM nets Chile an impressive position in regional rankings with $100M in daily traded volume. Ranging from hydrocarbons to aerospace and defense contractors, Latin America’s champions provide a plethora of different options to choose from when diversifying an investment portfolio. As these firms power regional growth, we hope more everyday citizens will choose to grow their wealth and long-term financial security through smart, balanced investing. With Fintual, you can now invest in the US stock market with a $0 commission: https://lnkd.in/ef3BUq-y Happy trading!

🛢️ 🇲🇽 Qué sucede cuando un tesoro nacional se convierte en una pesadilla financiera? Exploremos la lucha de Pemex ↓ Si manejas por una calle de México, verás el mismo logotipo una y otra vez. Petróleos Mexicanos, más conocida por su acrónimo oficial Pemex, es la empresa petrolera estatal de México y una de las empresas más grandes y conocidas de América Latina. Fue creada en 1938 tras la nacionalización completa del sector petrolero de México por parte del presidente Lázaro Cárdenas, el líder mexicano más popular del siglo XX. Inicialmente, Cárdenas se apropió de las propiedades petroleras locales de multinacionales extranjeras debido a su estrecha relación con el movimiento obrero de su país. Pero el resultado es que creó un gigante, una empresa en expansión de la lista Fortune 500 que, en años buenos, ha impulsado el crecimiento del país con impuestos sobre los ingresos que se aproximan a los 100 mil millones de dólares en 2023. No estamos en años buenos. A pesar de sus casi 9.000 estaciones de servicio que representan casi dos tercios del total del país, Pemex se encuentra actualmente en medio de una lucha transformadora. El gigante energético de México ha sido llamado últimamente la compañía petrolera más endeudada del mundo, con deudas equivalentes a casi una décima parte del producto interno bruto total de México. [el artículo continúa... 🛢️] 👉 lee la historia completa y nuestras gráficas semanales sobre América Latina en latinometrics.com/join

🛢️ 🇲🇽 What happens when a national treasure turns into a financial nightmare? Inside Pemex's struggle ↓ Drive down a street in Mexico and you’ll see one logo again and again and again. Petróleos Mexicanos, more commonly known by its official portmanteau Pemex, is Mexico’s state-owned oil company and one of Latin America’s largest and most well-known enterprises. It was created in 1938 upon the complete nationalization of Mexico’s oil sector by President Lázaro Cárdenas, the most popular Mexican leader of the twentieth century. Cardenas initially appropriated the local oil holdings of foreign multinationals owing to his close relationship with his country’s labor movement. But the result is that he created a behemoth, a sprawling Fortune 500 firm which in good years has powered the country’s growth with taxes on revenue approximating $100B in 2023. We are not in good years. Despite its nearly 9K gas stations making up almost two-thirds of the country’s total, Pemex is currently in the midst of a transformational struggle. Mexico’s energy giant has of late been called the world’s most indebted oil company, owing debts equivalent to nearly a tenth of Mexico’s total gross domestic product. [story continues... 🛢️] 👉 get the full story and weekly insights about latin america's most interesting business stories at latinometrics.com/join

🍁🤯 Mientras Trudeau dirige Canadá, Latinoamérica ha tenido 58 (!) presidentes diferentes... aquí te explicamos por qué ↓ Justin Trudeau ha pasado por muchas cosas en estos últimos diez años. En noviembre, el Primer Ministro de Canadá, de 53 años, cumplió una década completa al frente del segundo país más grande del mundo por área. Trudeau asumió el cargo a fines de 2015 y desde entonces ha presidido la respuesta de Canadá a la pandemia de COVID-19, la guerra ruso-ucraniana y la recepción de más de 25.000 refugiados sirios, así como las crisis diplomáticas con India, Arabia Saudita y, más recientemente, los Estados Unidos de Donald Trump. Dada esta larga gestión, que resulta doblemente impresionante si recordamos que el Partido Liberal de Trudeau no ha obtenido una mayoría en las últimas dos elecciones federales, hoy pensamos que sería interesante observar cómo ha cambiado el liderazgo en América Latina durante la última década. Y bueno: nadie puede decir que nuestra región no aprecia algún cambio. Casi 60 líderes han servido junto a Trudeau, con un promedio regional de tres presidentes por país. [la historia continúa... 🍁] 💌 → Quieres aprender más sobre el panorama político de América Latina? suscríbete en latinometrics.com/join

🍁 🤯 While Justin Trudeau led canada, latam had 58(!) different presidents.. here’s why ↓ Justin Trudeau has been through a lot these last ten years. In November, the 53-year old Prime Minister of Canada would have reached a full decade at the head of the world’s second-largest country by area. Trudeau took office in late 2015 and has since presided over Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russo-Ukrainian War, and the welcoming of over 25K Syrian refugees, as well as diplomatic crises with India, Saudi Arabia, and – most recently – Donald Trump’s United States. Given this long tenure, which is made doubly impressive when you recall that Trudeau’s Liberal Party has not won a majority in the last two federal elections, we thought today it would be interesting to look at how the leadership in Latin America has changed over the last decade. And, well: nobody can say our region doesn’t appreciate some change. Nearly 60 leaders have served alongside Trudeau, with a regional average of three presidents per country. [story continues... 🍁] 💌 → want to learn more about latam's political landscape? subscribe to our newsletter at latinometrics.com/join

Join us for a special conversation with Young Professionals of the Americas We’re excited to announce our co-founder, Ernesto Canales, in a conversation with YPA’s Alfredo Solloa. This hybrid event will explore how data can inspire, empower, and connect Latin Americans—and anyone interested in the region. Ernesto will also share the journey of starting this publication. Limited in-person spots remain, but you can join us virtually! This program is part of YPA’s Innovator Spotlight series, highlighting young leaders who are reshaping industries with fresh ideas and bold solutions. 📅 Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6–8 PM 📍 Location: Americas Society (680 Park Avenue, New York, NY) & Zoom Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehS3W_eY

🤰📊 Que pasará cuando los países dejan de crecer?... exploremos el desafío silencioso de la población en América Latina ↓ Muchos gobiernos, especialmente en Europa, han incentivado a las madres a tener más hijos. Desde "bonos por bebé" hasta licencias parentales con las que la mayoría de los demás países solo pueden soñar. Hungría paga más de $27,000 dólares a las familias que se comprometen a tener tres hijos. Estonia, Bulgaria y Suecia (entre otros) ahora ofrecen más de un año de licencia remunerada para los padres. La tendencia es fuerte; casi ningún país importante ha podido revertirla, pero hay excepciones. Recientemente, Uzbekistán ha sido el caso de estudio más exitoso. Su tasa de fertilidad tuvo una recuperación espectacular del 2.2 al 3.5 en 2023. La nación de 36 millones de habitantes ha sido elogiada por crear las oportunidades adecuadas para sus jóvenes. Según el United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), esto ha priorizado la atención médica, la longevidad, la educación y un mercado laboral sólido. En América Latina no encontramos un solo país que haya aumentado su tasa de fertilidad entre 2019 y 2023. Las tasas ya bajas en países como Argentina, Chile y Costa Rica cayeron aún más, en un 20%, 18% y 17%, respectivamente, solo en esos cinco años. En 2023, 8 de 20 países tenían una tasa de fertilidad de 2.1 o más, que se considera la cifra necesaria para mantener estable una población o crecer de manera efectiva. Los incentivos para tener bebés son prácticamente inexistentes en nuestra región. Por lo menos, esto es algo que los líderes deberían tener en cuenta. Debería América Latina, especialmente dado su estatus de "aún en desarrollo", aprender de Uzbekistán? [la historia continúa... 🍼] 💌 → Quieres aprender más sobre las tendencias mundiales de fertilidad? suscríbete en latinometrics.com/join para leer la historia completa

🤰📊 When countries stop growing... LatAm's silent population challenge ↓ Many governments, especially in Europe, have incentivized mothers to bear more children. Everything from "baby bonuses" to parental leave that most other countries can only dream of. Hungary pays $27K+ to families that pledge to have three children. Estonia, Bulgaria, and Sweden (among others) now offer over a year of paid leave for parents. The trend is strong; almost no major country has been able to reverse it, but there are exceptions. In recent history, Uzbekistan has been the most successful case study. Its fertility rate made a dramatic comeback from 2.2 to 3.5 in 2023. The nation of 36M people has been praised as one that correctly creates the right opportunities for its young people. According to the UNFPA, this it has prioritized healthcare, longevity, education, and a strong labor market. In Latin America we didn't find a single country that increased its fertility rate from 2019 to 2023. The already low rates in countries like Argentina, Chile, and Costa Rica dropped even lower, by 20%, 18%, and 17%, respectively, in just those five years. As of 2023, 8 out of 20 countries had a 2.1 or higher fertility rate, which is considered the number needed to hold a population steady or grow effectively. Baby incentives are virtually non-existent in our region. At the very least, this is something that leaders should be aware of. Should Latin America, especially given its "still developing" status, be learning from Uzbekistan? [story continues... 🍼] 💌 → want to learn more about global fertility trends? subscribe at latinometrics.com/join to get the full story

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