Latin America

Latin America is a group of countries and dependencies in the Western Hemisphere where Romance languages such as Spanish and Portuguese are predominantly spoken; it is broader than the terms Ibero-America or Hispanic America.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
July 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal agencies are warning financial institutions about timeshare fraud schemes associated with Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), jointly with the...

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OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
July 15, 2024  |  Investments

OCN, a gig worker-focused FinTech formerly called OneCarNow, raised $86 million in equity and debt in a Series A funding round. The firm, based in...

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Argentine FinTech Tapi Raises $22 Million Amid Expansion Into Mexico
Argentine FinTech Tapi Raises $22 Million Amid Expansion Into Mexico
July 14, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Argentina-based payments processor Tapi has reportedly raised $22 million in new funding. The company will use the Series A funding to help fuel its expansion...

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Zuora and Ebanx Partner to Expand Acceptance of Local Payment Methods
Zuora and Ebanx Partner to Expand Acceptance of Local Payment Methods
July 09, 2024  |  Partnerships

Zuora and Ebanx partnered to enable Zuora’s customers to accept local payment methods in 13 countries in Latin America and two in Africa. The collaboration...

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Prometeo Launches Bank Account Validation Offering for US Market
Prometeo Launches Bank Account Validation Offering for US Market
June 18, 2024  |  Banking

Latin American FinTech Prometeo has launched its Bank Account Validation (BAV) offering for the U.S. market. This offering enables Latin American businesses to connect with...

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Brazil’s Kanastra Raises $21 Million for Private Credit Funds Platform
Brazil’s Kanastra Raises $21 Million for Private Credit Funds Platform
June 05, 2024  |  Investments

Kanastra raised $21 million in a Series A funding round to continue to improve its tech-driven back office for private credit funds and securitizations in...

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Nuvei and Visa Team to Offer Visa Direct in Colombia
Nuvei and Visa Team to Offer Visa Direct in Colombia
June 03, 2024  |  Partnerships

Nuvei says it is the first global payments provider offering Visa Direct in Colombia, via a new partnership with Visa. “Offering instant payouts through Visa Direct supports our strategy of...

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Circle Brings USDC to Users in Brazil
Circle Brings USDC to Users in Brazil
May 29, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoin issuer Circle says it has officially launched in Brazil. The expansion into South America’s largest country gives Circle the chance to offer its popular...

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Banco Inter to Gain Full Ownership of Merchant Acquirer Granito
Banco Inter to Gain Full Ownership of Merchant Acquirer Granito
May 28, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Brazilian bank Banco Inter, a business unit of Inter&Co, plans to acquire the remaining 50% of merchant acquirer Granito, giving it full ownership of the company. Granito, which...

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