40. HR Ratings on Mexico & the U.S.; Mexico Tech Week; Mercado Libre Fights New Tax Rules; Plata Valued at $3.1 B; Orbia Jumps on Divestiture Rumors; and AFORES Keep Growing

We interview Pedro Latapi, CEO of HR Ratings, on the firm’s growth in Mexico and now the U.S. and its rating outlook for both markets. Bernardo Cordero, founder of Mexico Tech Week, joins to discuss Mexico’s startup and tech ecosystem. Plus: Mercado Libre challenges the government over planned withholding taxes on third-party sellers, Orbia jumps on divestiture rumors, Plata’s valuation climbs to $3.1 billion after another $250 million raise, and AFORES’ influence keeps growing across Mexico’s capital marketsTry Whitepaper 30 days freeBuy your Whitepaper merch here