March 8, 2024
Within Our Network
👏Wolkvox is now a proud member of AEERC - the Spanish Association of Experts in Customer Relations. This partnership signifies a major step forward the mission to enhance customer interactions in the dynamic Spanish market. Here's to continued success and growth! 🚀
LATAM Highlights
Brazil
Brazil launches FX hedge program to support sustainable investments, as reported by Reuters.
Colombia
Colombia expects inflation to ease in February, according to Reuters.
Argentina
Argentina's neighbors rally to support it in dispute over $16bn US judgment, reports the Financial Times.
Chile
Despite oversupply, world's second-largest lithium producer ramps up capacity, per Oil Price.
Panama
BBC investigates: Can the Panama Canal secure its own future?
Venezuela
Venezuela schedules presidential election for July amid escalating repression, reports the Financial Times.
Notable Transactions in Our Space
LatAm fintech startup Yuno raised a $25M Series A at a $150M valuation with backing from DST, Tiger, a16z.
Fervo Energy, a US-based leader in next-generation geothermal development, has announced a $244 million funding round.
Saudi Aramco completed their 100% acquisition of Chile's downstream company Esmax Distribución.
Essential Read
Exploring forest investment strategies: timber or carbon credits? Dive into the debate with insights from the latest Wall Street Journal analysis!
Podcast Spotlight
Explore the latest Switched ON Podcast episode focusing on bridging the EV battery recycling gap. Delve into the crucial role of recycling in meeting the soaring demand for electric vehicle batteries, featuring expert insights.
Stat of the Week
The image below visualizes natural gas reserves by country, showcasing their significance in electricity generation, heating, industrial processes, and transportation. It ranks countries based on their natural gas reserves, as presented by Visual Capitalist.
Our LinkedIn Updates and Posts
- Discover the urgent call from UN watchdog: development banks urged to support nuclear projects. Read the complete article here.
- Exploring South America's lithium triangle: A catalyst for renewable energy innovation. Dive deeper into the article here.
