10 Best Latin American Startup News Sources

Last updated 1/25/19
The startup scene in Latin America is progressing rapidly.
In countries like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, regulations are changing to make it even easier for entrepreneurs, foreign and native, to start new ventures.
In fact, LAVCA’s study of five-year investment trends in the Latin America region reveals that investors have closed deals worth $2.3 billion, nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem immensely.
However, despite all of this growth it can be difficult to locate trustworthy news outlets covering the startup ecosystem in Latin America — especially in English.
So we’ve decided to publish a consolidated list of publications, blogs, and newsletters to make the hunt for Latin America’s startup news easier for you.
Here are the ten best Latin American startup news sources.
1. Nearshore Americas

nearshoreamericas.com
To bridge the United States and Latin American business worlds, Nearshore Americas showcases quite a few stories on innovation in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. The publication focuses on business deals, legislation changes that could impact startups, as well as poignant commentary from successful Latin American entrepreneurs.
Popular Pieces from Nearshore Americas:
- Cartagena de Indias: A Budding Startup Community on Colombia’s Coast
- How China Is Becoming A Key Source Of Tech Investments in Latin America
- Blockchain Continues to Gobble Up Everything in Latin America
2. LAVCA

lavca.org
The Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association curates news stories surrounding larger ventures in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. LAVCA is a great resource for investors and entrepreneurs interested in the region’s ever-evolving startup markets and important funding news. The site also offers a wider range of topics like modern startup trends in various markets.
Popular Pieces from LAVCA:
- Mapping Impact Deals and Funds in Latin America
- Unicorns and IPOs: Latin America’s Record Start to 2018
3. IDGConnect

idgconnect.com
IDGConnect reports regularly on the progress of several Latin American business ventures. While startup highlights from Brazil and Chile are a common focus, IDGConnect also offers extensive startup coverage on business and technology-related news from all over the Latin America region.
Popular Pieces from IDGConnnect:
- How Brazil is Positioning Itself in IoT Development
- Is Puerto Rico Ready to be the Next Blockchain Utopia?
- The Rise in Tech Outsourcing to Latin America
4. LatAm List

latamlist.com
LatAm List is one of our favorite sites for Latin American startup stories in English. LatAm List stays up-to-date on recent acquisitions, investments, and launches in the region. The site is also a space for founders and investors to tell their stories in their own words.
Popular Pieces from LatAm List:
- Latin American Tech and VC in 2019
- 2018: The Year Latin American Startups Hit the Gas and Didn’t Let Up
- Uber to Expand Mobility Programs to Mexico in 2019
5. Tropical Gringo

tropicalgringo.com
Alan Colmenares, otherwise known as the Tropical Gringo, is a startup advisor and a tried and true entrepreneur. His stories and articles have been featured in VentureBeat and the New York Times. The Pennsylvania native is often seen speaking on panels about digital startup innovations in Latin America. Topics covered in the Tropical Gringo blog include emerging startup markets, increasing digital communication in LATAM, and advice for startups.
Popular Pieces from Tropical Gringo:
- Observations on Latin American Startups
- My Favorite Colombian Startups
- Talking Bitcoin with international experts in Cartagena
6. Nathan Lustig

nathanlustig.com
Entrepreneur Nathan Lustig is the managing partner at Magma Partners, a venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco, California and Santiago, Chile. Originally from the U.S., Lustig specializes in the business sectors where Latin American and U.S. markets collide. His entrepreneurial experience during his time with Start-Up Chile and Magma Partners gives him a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial world in LATAM. His blog discusses the do’s and don’ts of doing business in Latin American countries, comprehensive expat guides, and more.
Nathan Lustig’s Popular Pieces:
- An Overview of Payment Solutions in Latin America
- An Overview of Latin America’s Food Delivery Industry
- Real Estate Tech Opportunities in Latin America
Bonus: His podcast, Crossing Borders, features interviews in English with key entrepreneurs and investors involved in various Latin American markets and discussions on topics pertinent to their technology or expertise and doing business in their market.
7. Launchway Media Blog

launchwaymedia.com/blog
For startup companies looking to create or expand their online presence in English speaking markets, our blog offers tips and advice on everything needed to launch and grow a company in the United States. We also shine a spotlight on accelerators, incubators, and startups in Latin America and provide complete guides to digital marketing and PR strategies for global startups.
Launchway Media’s Popular Pieces:
- 8 Startups Reducing Violence Against Women in Latin America
- An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Medellin, Colombia
- The Electric Scooter Startups Invading Latin America
8. The Sociable

sociable.co
The Sociable frequently covers Latin American businesses and technology news each month. The Sociable writers regularly report on topics concerning marketing, technology-related stories, and put out solid thought pieces related to the region.
Popular Pieces from The Sociable:
- How Latin American Governments Turned the Region into a Tech Outsourcing Hub
- $200M partnership for the invoice financing industry in Latin America
- Sino-Latin America Accelerator launches to bolster LatAm, China entrepreneurship
9. Contxto

contxto.com
Contxto is a new media company that covers Latin American technology, startups, and venture capital news. Contxto’s founding team is located in Mexico and aims to create a platform that provides transparent and accurate information about the Latin American tech ecosystem. In addition to covering the latest news, Contxto also provides useful resources in English such as this database of investors in Mexico.
Popular Pieces from Contxto:
- The Government of Chile, at the Forefront of Innovation with its New Blockchain Project
- Latam Startup Ecosystem 2018: The good, the bad and the ugly
- Meet One Of The Most Influential Investors in Latin America: Hernán Fernandez from Angel Ventures
10. Latam.Tech

latam.tech
Latam.Tech covers the Latin American startup scene for an English-speaking audience with a focus on Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Latam.Tech offers the latest news on up-and-coming startups, investments, and more.
- Three Pillars Supporting Colombia’s Fintech Growth
- The Digital Age of Parenting: Made in Mexico
- Parallel18 Ventures Co-invests in Puerto Rican and Latin American Startups
Thank you for checking out our top choices for Latin American startup news! Do you know of a blog or online publication that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!
