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Immersive education for preschool children, courtesy of Argentinian company

Extra-curricular education has always been a priority for parents. They want to make sure their children get the extra support they need in the subjects they find difficult, enhance their natural abilities, and give them the opportunity to explore new interests. Smart phones and tablets have made this easier than ever, and parents can often

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South America Startups

Global startup Challenge Cup in Caracas open for registration

Startup incubator 1776 partners with Revolution to discover the best startups around the world, and they are coming to Caracas on September 21 to discover Venezuela’s most innovative startup.

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South America

Brazil adopts blockchain technology to allow citizen control of personal information

Blockchain technology redefines data security as we know it; it is only sensible that Brazil would now use it to secure the most crucial form of information: personal data.

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South America

Why Uber’s belligerent approach isn’t working in LATAM and Easy Taxi is benefiting instead

Thus far Uber have been charging around the world getting in legal scrapes. We have seen this strategy in the UK, Germany, France, the Philippines, etc., but in Central and South America this approach does not appear to be paying off, with Easy Taxi providing serious competition.

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Fintech Regions

11 Fintech startups qualify for Village Capital LatAm semi-finals

Citibanamex, Village Capital, BlackRock, and PayPal have announced the eleven startup semi-finalists for Village Capital Fintech: Latinoamerica 2017.

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South America

Colombia investment opportunities skyrocket post peace treaty

Following a treaty that ended a 53-year-long civil war, Colombia rises as the most promising land of opportunity for investment on the South American continent.

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500 Startups is scouting Colombia, Argentina for investment opportunities

500 Startups is scouting startups in Colombia and Argentina to make the commitment to its 16-week Seed Program in Mexico City.

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South America Startups

The startup that will help you avoid the legal pitfalls of kickstarting your company in Colombia

For startups trying to navigate the complicated terrain of Rut numbers, registering a new company, taxes and managing finances, the logistics of getting great ideas off the ground for many would be impossible without a company like BackStartup.

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South America Startups

Young startup making it easy to Be Pretty in Colombia and Chile

If you have ever been, you know, Colombians love their beauty salons.

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Why your next cybersecurity expert should be from Argentina

Due to a long history of military rule, Argentina seems to have a natural talent for breaking rules, pushing boundaries, and apparently hacking.

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