Cuba Fires Economy Minister Marino Murillo as Venezuela Crisis Bites
Murillo was forced out just days after revealing the government’s decision to cut electricity and fuel consumption on the back of dwindling energy supply from Venezuela. The post Cuba Fires Economy...
View ArticleRoll Video: Celebrating The 2016 Nexus Illuminate Award Winners
Join us in congratulating the winners of the very first Nexus Illuminate Awards, presented at the Nearshore Nexus 2016 conference in San Francisco. The post Roll Video: Celebrating The 2016 Nexus...
View ArticleIT Outsourcers, Get Ready for the Castro Dividend
Beyond the allure of Cuba's shabby-chic hotels and the prospect of improving the island’s decrepit roads, there is huge prize for investors with vision: Cuba possesses immense STEM talent. The post IT...
View ArticleLa Bodeguita del Medio: An Authentic Cuban Experience in Mexico
Cuba is fast becoming a much easier place to visit for U.S. citizens, with airlines … The post La Bodeguita del Medio: An Authentic Cuban Experience in Mexico appeared first on Nearshore Americas.
View ArticleFly to Cuba for Less Than a Round of Mojitos
From November 13th, Southwest Airlines will begin offering scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale to Varadero, … The post Fly to Cuba for Less Than a Round of Mojitos appeared first on Nearshore...
View ArticleObama Lifts Restrictions on Cuban Rum & Cigars
As part of Barack Obama‘s final actions as president, United States travelers can now return home … The post Obama Lifts Restrictions on Cuban Rum & Cigars appeared first on Nearshore Americas.
View ArticleAT&T Makes its Debut in Cuba with Roaming Wireless Service
Its deal with Cuba's state-run operator fuels speculation that AT&T may one day expand operations to Cuba. The post AT&T Makes its Debut in Cuba with Roaming Wireless Service appeared first on...
View ArticleNicaragua Tops Gender Gap Rankings in LatAm
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2016, Nicaragua is the best country … The post Nicaragua Tops Gender Gap Rankings in LatAm appeared first on Nearshore Americas.
View ArticleCuba Lagging on its Foreign Investment Ambitions
Cuba is failing to meet its self-imposed foreign investment targets, officials said Tuesday. The country’s … The post Cuba Lagging on its Foreign Investment Ambitions appeared first on Nearshore...
View ArticleFederal Aviation Administration Implementing Safety Initiative in Caribbean
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is developing a new initiative designed to increase air safety and efficiency … The post Federal Aviation Administration Implementing Safety Initiative in...
View ArticleObama Offers Encouragement to LatAm Industries Following Trump Win
During a visit to Peru, President Barack Obama said that Donald Trump is very likely … The post Obama Offers Encouragement to LatAm Industries Following Trump Win appeared first on Nearshore Americas.
View ArticleCastro’s Death Could Ignite Digital Economy Fires in Cuba
Despite not leading the country for almost ten years, the death of Cuba’s revolutionary ex-leader Fidel Castro … The post Castro’s Death Could Ignite Digital Economy Fires in Cuba appeared first on...
View ArticleCuba’s First Video Game Could Usher in New Age of Developers
Using a combination of hard work, dedication, and crowdfunding, two young entrepreneurs have developed the … The post Cuba’s First Video Game Could Usher in New Age of Developers appeared first on...
View ArticleSouthwest Unveils New Daily Flights to Caribbean
Southwest Airlines has announced a new schedule of daily flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FTL) to … The post Southwest Unveils New Daily Flights to Caribbean appeared first...
View ArticleUS Shuts the Door On More Cuban Immigrants
The number of Cuban immigrants entering the US has increased significantly since President Obama began his rapprochement with the island's government. The post US Shuts the Door On More Cuban...
View ArticleCaribbean Series: 7 Days of Pure Baseball Heaven Off-season
Looking to get your baseball fix while off-season? We'd advise you to check out the Caribbean Series, also known as the Caribbean World Series. The post Caribbean Series: 7 Days of Pure Baseball Heaven...
View ArticleChicago Consort Orchestra to Perform in Cuba this Summer
One of the United States' leading music student ensembles, The Chicago Consort Orchestra, is heading to Cuba to perform in Havana, Matanzas, and Santa Clara. The post Chicago Consort Orchestra to...
View ArticleMiami Herald Cites Nearshore Americas for Cuba Tech Talent Research
The news daily said Cuba could be home to the largest pool of untapped IT talent in the Americas, adding that the communist government has given “tacit permission” for programmers to work for U.S....
View ArticleGoogle Becomes the First Foreign Internet Company to Launch in Cuba
The new servers installed in Cuba are part of Google’s GGC nodes, a global network of caching servers that store content locally. The post Google Becomes the First Foreign Internet Company to Launch in...
View ArticleFree Cuban Music Event in Rio De Janeiro This Weekend
The Cultural Center of Caixa is hosting a Brazil Cuba Cultural Festival in Rio, bringing together Brazilian and Cuban musicians for a weekend of musical mashups. The post Free Cuban Music Event in Rio...
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