The region now faces the prospect of the US remotely administering Venezuela with little regional input, and Latin American governments have a chance to redeem themselves by helping to shape a democratic exit and enabling recovery.

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Startup investment in Latin America is expected to rebound in 2026, with fintech firms poised to attract the largest share of new capital after several years of subdued funding, according to a report by Bloomberg Línea.