In a series of significant technological, business, and financial movements, Latin America is experiencing rapid growth and innovation. The region is witnessing a wave of developments, from expanding Rappi and entering new crowdfunding platforms to incorporating sustainable technologies and automation in investments. Here, we explore the details of these advancements and their potential impact on the region.

The popular app Rappi transforms how people shop and experience services in Latin America. With over 30 million active users, Rappi has launched products like RappiTurbo, RappiCard, and RappiTravel, strengthening brand loyalty and allowing a better understanding of market trends.

In Colombia, innovation also touches the financial market. The Superintendency of Finance approved the license for Bunker, a startup that uses big data and artificial intelligence to facilitate access to the US stock offering. The stability and economic projection of the US market make this expansion particularly promising.

Meanwhile, Mercado Libre and Newlab are joining forces to decarbonize logistics. Through the Low Carbon Logistics study, they aim to apply emerging technologies to achieve aggressive decarbonization goals, collaborating with startups on pilot projects.

Cloud infrastructure expansion is also underway with Vultr, continuing its growth in Latin America. The recent increase in São Paulo promises to empower digital businesses and foster regional innovation.

In finance, the startup Clara, specializing in expense management solutions, is relocating its offices from Mexico to Brazil while maintaining a strong focus on Latin American markets.

Additionally, EdTech Henry seeks to strengthen technological skills in Medellín, offering free training to 100 companies in data science and web programming.

Sustainability is also in focus with the Chilean startup Bioelements, which develops biodegradable packaging to reduce the carbon footprint in the food industry, extending its reach to several countries in Latin America and North America.

The Colombian crowdfunding platform Vaki enters the Mexican market. At the same time, Parallel18 highlights an increase in company valuations in Puerto Rico, and Paymentology teams up with DolarApp to offer commission-free dollar purchases in Mexico.