In the unknown future of digital media where more roadblocks and hurdles are bound to appear for publishers, it could be startups that help clear the path for more profitable media enterprises. Few people in the industry may be more prepared to adapt to the ever-changing media landscape than Martin Bryant, the former editor-in-chief of
Chinese-made drones are on the rise in Latin American markets, as the large U.S. drone market continues to focus mainly on buyers within its own borders and those from NATO-affiliated countries. According to defence news site Quwa, Latin America is an emerging market for drone companies that could see widespread competition between manufacturers. “The likes of Brazil,
Espacio Incubator, owner of LATAM.tech, today announces it has acquired Peru Reports, the leading English news publication in Peru. Through the acquisition, Espacio aims to promote the publication’s growth and to project a voice for Peru to the wider international community. The publication is focused on in-depth coverage of news, economics & politics in Peru to readers
Ride-sharing competition is heating up in Latin America as a major purchase in Brazil should shake up the playing field against Uber. Brazilian startup 99, a ride-hailing app considered a major rival of Uber in Latin America, was recently bought out by Chinese ride-sharing platform Didi Chuxing, which has already pushed Uber out of its
This was the 5th installment of the conference in a bid to make cryptocurrency and blockchain mainstream within Colombia. The event was packed with expert speakers along with Colombian government officials. Latin American countries have, in general, not seen bitcoin with the same suspicion as other developing nations around the world (we’re looking at you
Education activist Malala Yousafzai has partnered with Apple to help educate thousands of under-privileged girls across Latin America and India. The plan is aimed at doubling funding for secondary-school programs for 1 lakh girls in regions with poor records for allowing young women equal access to education. The financial support that Apple has offered will
The hustle on the Colombian coast is front and center wherever you go from an arepa de huevo on the beach to chocolates on the bus and the Carvajalino sisters are no exception. Raised amongst the ochre coloured houses of Barranquilla and Cartagena.
Espacio incubator today announces their newest Spanish language project, Mi Dinero, a publication dedicated to covering cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, and the Fintech world. The project began to take root mid-2017, in response to the lack of up-to-date, accessible and informative industry news for the emerging topics in Latin America. The publication team is made up of
An increasing number of companies gather in Latin America. The competition to attract, engage and retain highly skilled individuals is becoming stronger by the day. Cielo, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company that operates in 12 Latin-American countries, didn’t want to miss the train. It made a ‘significant’ investment in Brazil-rooted talent acquisition technology company Talentify.
Today, January 18th, Latam.Tech’s media incubator and parent company, Espacio Incubator, announces it has acquired Novobrief.com, a media publication dedicated to startup and entrepreneurial news in Spain. Through the acquisition, Espacio aims to promote the publication’s growth and to give a voice to Spain’s tech scene.