Alejandro Angeles (EN)

News Director/Latam

Journalist with more than 20 years of experience in digital and print media. I have worked for Forbes Mexico, The New York Times, Yahoo, HuffPost, Milenio, El Universal and CNNMéxico, as well as Grupo Expansión. I studied English Literature at UNAM.

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Mexican Hotel Chain Eyes Expansion Into Caribbean as Travel Industry Recovers

With $1.5 billion to invest, Mexico’s Grupo Posadas will open five properties in the Dominican Republic and is exploring other Caribbean islands, its CEO tells Bloomberg Línea

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Four Facts to Celebrate Tequila Day In the US

Enjoyed straight or as a margarita, the Mexican spirit is among the favorite tipples of US consumers

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Soho House, a Private Members’ Club, Turns Its Focus to Mexico and Brazil

A branch of the exclusive members’ club will open in Mexico City this year, and which plans to also open in Brazil, as it begins its quest to attract clients who are not lacking venues for meeting and socializing

Linea Latina

Latinos Ready to Exert Influence, Reap Rewards of Economic Clout in US, Business Leaders Say

GenZ Latinas on TikTok symbolize the latest proof of the growing presence and influence of Latino culture in the world's largest economy, according to a report commissioned by the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Nearshoring Will Bear Fruit In 2 Years, Mexican Logistics Firm Traxión’s CEO Says

According to the CEO of Mexico’s largest logistics company, the relocation of production chains already represents 70% of the company’s business, which invoices more than $1.1 billion annually

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Latino Presence in Netflix Star Roles Remains Scarce: Study

Other minorities underrepresented in major roles on Netflix include people with disabilities

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Starship Explosion: Musk’s Rocket Is the One Swallow that Doesn’t Make a Summer

The rocket, which exploded four minutes after launch on Thursday, will serve to provide SpaceX with data and provide lessons for the billionaire’s space endeavors

Linea Latina

Bad Bunny Helps Drive Revenue of Latin Music in the US to $1.1 Billion in 2022

According to the RIAA, Latin music grew 24% last year, faster than the broader industry

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BlackRock Names New Latin America Head

Aitor Jáuregui, formerly BlackRock’s manager for Spain, Andorra and Portugal, will assume the leadership of the fund’s operations in the region

Tech & Funding

Top Tech & Funding Stories of 2022

After a 2021 with record numbers in venture capital funding, 2022 has brought maturity in the type of investments and more restraint in the amount of seed and rounds funding for startups.

Linea Latina

The News That Moved the Latino Communities in 2022

As the year comes to a close, here are some of the top stories we had about the successes, challenges and difficulties Latinos face everyday

Tech & Funding

Elon Musk Drives Away Advertisers Who Spend US$2 Billion on Twitter

At least 50 of Twitter's top 100 clients have stopped buying advertising on the social network since Musk acquired the company

Linea Latina

Latino, Black Entrepreneurs Grow in US but Lack Access to Business Connections: Report

EY survey reveals that Latino and Black business owners in US do not enjoy the 'networking effect' enjoyed by entrepreneurs from other groups

Linea Latina

Millennials Among the Most Excited in US for 2022 World Cup

Overall, 3 in 5 Americans plan to watch World Cup matches, a Morning Consult survey finds

Linea Latina

Latino-Owned Businesses in US Still Face Inequalities, Limited Access to Capital

The US has reached a point where there’s an increasing understanding of the Latino market and the Latino entrepreneurial spirit, according to a report by the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program

Linea Latina

Latino Representatives Seen Achieving Record Presence in US Congress

Tuesday’s midterm elections in the US could slightly increase the representation of the Latino community in the House of Representatives

Linea Latina

4 Points Highlighting the Impact of the Fed Hikes on US Latino Households

The Biden Administration says recent increases in the Fed's rates will help the US curb inflation and avoid a recession; still, Latino households could resent higher prices, fewer credits, and fewer jobs

News in English

Is Crypto Really Seducing Latinos in the US?

Some surveys affirm Latinos are among the top investors in crypto and among the main holders of Bitcoins; others say they rarely touch that stuff

Linea Latina

The Latino Wealth Paradox: Latinos Are Richer, but They Invest Less

Latinos and Hispanics in the US are among those who have shown the most progress in the number of millionaires in the country, but they are also among those who invest the least in equity

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10 Facts Highlighting the Economic Weight of Latinos in the US

Where would US Latinos rank in terms of GDP if they represented only one country? How many jobs do they generate? How much and how do they consume?

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US Regulators Halt Crypto Firm for a Ponzi Scheme Targeting Latino Investors

CryptoFX, a Texas-based company, operated a Ponzi scheme that netted $12 million from thousands of investors, SEC says

Tech & Funding

Job Losses at Kavak Point to a Bumpy Road Ahead

According to testimonies compiled by Bloomberg Línea, at least 50 people have lost their jobs at the Mexican startup, but the company has declined to comment

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SoftBank Maintains Mission to Transform Latin America

Juan Franck, a managing partner of the SoftBank Latin America Fund portfolio, says one of the fund’s goals is financing companies that transform people’s lives

News in English

Starbucks Opens Its 1,500th Branch In LatAm, In ‘Key Coffee Supplier’ Guatemala’s Antigua

Michael Conway, the coffee shop chain’s international development manager, tells Bloomberg Línea about the importance of offering locally grown coffee in the 12 branches already open in the country