From 2017 to 2023, the landscape of Latin American finance transformed as the number of fintech companies burgeoned from 703 to 3,069. This growth, marked by the strengthening of market foundations and a shift towards enduring stability, is a narrative about adaptation and progress. Fintechs in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia—countries making up 57% of the […]
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