As the U.S. and China race against each other in artificial intelligence, Latin America can pursue digital non-alignment.

The Trump administration is embracing confrontation in Central America to counter the Chinese telecommunications giant.

"Algo dinámico, increíble, que está pasando en América Latina es el desarrollo del ecosistema del emprendimiento", dice la vicepresidenta de AS/COA.

The region has a narrow window to develop its own approach, taking inspiration from international frameworks while adapting them to local needs.

Far from Silicon Valley, a digital niche is taking shape, with AI-driven initiatives and a data center boom.

China’s new large language model, LLM, offers the region a chance to seize AI on its own terms but also brings risks of dependency.

Rappi’s rise to a multi-billion-dollar company preparing for an IPO shows the potential for disruption in Latin America’s economies and job markets.