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Origen Tech Tackles Global Trade and Compliance

Businesses face mounting challenges in managing global trade and compliance in an increasingly interconnected and regulated world. From navigating complex tax regulations to ensuring seamless cross-border transactions, the need for robust, scalable solutions has never been greater. Origen Tech, a… Read More »

TN Visas

TN Visa Scrutiny Rising Under Trump 2.0

Jasmine Mooney, a 35-year-old Canadian business consultant, recently spent 11 days under detention by U.S. immigration officials after attempting to enter the country through Mexico with a TN visa application. Three months prior, Mooney’s work visa was revoked while attempting… Read More »

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Year of Droughts and Wildfires Hits South America Hard

South America appears to be at the frontline of the climate crisis blamed on global warming.  In 2024, a staggering 79 million hectares — an area dwarfing entire nations — were consumed by wildfires. Bolivia lost over 16 million hectares,… Read More »

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Colombian Philosopher: ‘Study the Classics’ to Grasp Tech Disruption

Simón Villegas is a Colombian philosopher who never thought to get involved with tech. Yet, somehow, he is now scalp-deep on Medellin-based Xperience Design, a Constellation Technology-owned company that pioneered software solution design in Colombia. “Thebes (Egypt) was Plato’s time… Read More »

LatAm Hiring

Chile, Colombia Drive Remote Hiring Boom to New Highs

Demand for remote Latin American tech experts leapfrogged in 2024 as U.S. companies scoured the region for talent, focusing on professionals in similar time zones. International hiring in the region saw double-digit growth, according to Deel’s Global Hiring Report. Deel… Read More »