Contributor

David Feliba

David Feliba is a business reporter with over a decade of experience covering Latin America for leading global news organizations. His work on Argentina and the region have appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Financial Times, Americas Quarterly, Al Haaretz, Reuters and S&P Global.

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China Outside China 17 December 2025

The “anti-Shein” bandwagon gains momentum

Lawmakers from across Latin America are hardening import regulations for China-based ultrafast fashion, to shield the local textile industry.

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EV Revolution 22 October 2025

A lithium bust leaves Latin American towns in the dust

With plummeting prices and slowing demand for EVs, the once-thriving mining towns of Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia are now struggling.

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Innovation 23 September 2025

Argentina wants to be an AI powerhouse, but its tech experts are leaving

President Javier Milei pitched Argentina as an AI hub, but the few jobs and research opportunities are not enough to keep engineers at home.

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EV Revolution 4 April 2025

Argentina lifts tariffs on EVs, pitting local favorites against cheap Chinese imports

As the country lifts tariffs on EVs, Argentines are likely to buy cheaper Chinese brands, potentially stifling the homegrown industry.

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Tech Giants 23 January 2025

Why Amazon is struggling to crack Argentina

The company, which recently launched free shipping to Argentina, faces major challenges from regional rival MercadoLibre and a network of smugglers.

Regional Champions 7 November 2024

Argentina’s banks accuse MercadoLibre of monopolizing the market

The rivalry between the giant Argentine e-commerce company and a group of banks has turned into a heated legal showdown.