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Daniela Dib

Daniela Dib is a freelance journalist based in Mexico City covering business and technology in Latin America. She was previously a Rest of World reporter. She has written for WhitePaper, Fortune, and Endeavor, a non-profit for entrepreneurs, and holds a master’s degree in Digital Publishing from New York University.

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EV Revolution 16 January 2025

EV sales in Ecuador are surging despite crippling power cuts

While EV users have been left in the dark during a prolonged energy crisis, many still prefer dealing with the hassle to the high cost of gas.

Year In Review 6 December 2024

The most surprising tech champions of 2024

From Threads to Bluesky and Zello to Black Myth: Wukong, a handful of small and large tech champions stood out for their impressive growth this year.

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The Rise of AI 4 December 2024

Companies in Mexico embrace AI to resurrect the dead

Use of AI on images of the dead is unregulated in the country, leaving cybersecurity experts worried about the potential for deepfakes and identity theft.

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China Outside China 14 November 2024

Door-to-door saleswomen are fueling Shein’s rise in Mexico

A large community of catalog saleswomen are selling items from the Chinese platform.

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Creator Economy 24 October 2024

Mexican TikTokers have code words to report on narco-violence without getting banned

Creators use euphemisms and emojis to get around what they say are arbitrary moderation restrictions.

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Creator Economy 4 October 2024

Dozens of police influencers are running for office in Brazil

A history of policemen using violent content to build their online personalities has policymakers on edge.

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Digital Divinity 30 September 2024

Digital tithing is big business in Mexico

The Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico now accepts PayPal, QR codes, and other digital payments for all your tithing needs.

Tech Giants 16 September 2024

Brazil banned X. Right-wing politicians are still using it

Echoing Elon Musk, the politicians claim they are defending free speech.

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China Outside China 12 September 2024

Mexican shoppers say Shein’s and Temu’s delivery partner is stealing their stuff

Former employees at third-party logistics company J&T Express say the high volume of packages from the two Chinese companies has become unmanageable.

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Innovation 29 August 2024

The Uruguayan company teaching people how to turn regular cars into EVs

Organización Autolibre is teaching individuals and companies across 14 countries to retrofit vehicles. Critics worry about the process’s safety.

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China Outside China 25 July 2024

Why Mexico’s delivery workers are ditching food for packages

As the popularity of Chinese e-commerce platforms grows, some gig workers are finding it more appealing to deliver packages than food orders.

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Creator Economy 8 July 2024

Conservative evangelicals use social media to sway Brazil election

The popularity of evangelical content, which often amplifies criticisms of the ruling party, could play an important role during October’s municipal elections.