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MercadoLibre: The ‘Amazon Of Latin America’ Spreads Its Wings

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In Latin America, such a company exists in the form of MercadoLibre , a triple-threat regional financial powerhouse based in Argentina. It is one of the region’s fastest-growing companies, having just turned in a stellar first quarter in a region that has more complexities than any of its northern neighbors. ”

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FedEx’s Latest Latin America Logistics Push 

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The moves are designed to further last-mile operations in Latin America. Headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, Cargex has operations in Bogotá, Medellin, Cartagena, Buenaventura and Santa Marta. Upon closing, said FedEx, Cargex would operate as a subsidiary of FedEx Logistics. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Former Managing Director At Deutsche Bank Joins SWIFT 

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David Watson, the former managing director and head of cash management for Deutsche Bank in the Americas, as well as the head of global digital cash products, has joined SWIFT as the new strategic relationship director in North America, according to a release.

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MercadoLibre To Expand Electric Fleet After $1.1 Billion Bond Sale

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Chaves also said the company will earmark a percentage of the proceeds to accelerate financial inclusion in the region. Founded in 1999, based in Argentina and registered in the United States, MercadoLibre is an eCommerce platform and digital payment solution that operates across Latin America.

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Bird To Roll Out Scooter Program In Three Regions

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Bird , the scooter sharing startup, is gearing up to roll out a new program in New Zealand, Canada and Latin America dubbed Bird Platform, in which it sells vehicles to entrepreneurs at cost and gets 20 percent of the ride revenue. Ultimately, the company expects each region to operate hundreds and eventually thousands of scooters.

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Latin America Enjoys A Boost In Its Digital Prospects

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What will it take to make Latin America more digital — in payments, commerce, FinTech or even healthcare? Cash remains king in the region, with about two-thirds of consumers in Latin America preferring that payment method over credit, according to estimates.

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Sage Exits Latin America Amid Cloud Transition Growing Pains

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The British accounting software company Sage is offloading its operations in Brazil in a deal estimated to be valued at £1 million, plus deferred consideration of up to £9 million, according to reports on Tuesday (March 3). Following an auction process, Sage has agreed to sell the business to local management. assets for $100.3

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