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Helion Energy's CFO Bets $465M on Fusion in a Historic Climate Win
Helion Energy’s CFO Bets $465M on Fusion in a Historic Climate Win

Pragav Jain, CFO of Helion Energy, disclosed deployment plans for the fusion startup’s $465 million Series G round, one of the largest climate-tech raises on record.

Frank Cestero West Construction, Inc.
Frank Cestero is the Swiss-Army Knife of CFOs at West Construction

Frank Cestero proves that a CPA isn’t always the ideal candidate for the CFO role

Jorge Celaya Liquidity Services
Questions from CFO Jorge A. Celaya

Cuban CFO and longtime public company executive Jorge A. Celaya offers his two cents on business transformation and questions leaders need to ask

Juan Cruz Proves a CFO’s Value

Vedder Price’s Juan Cruz is helping to enable expansion and modernize operations at one of the top firms in the country

Ernesto Bautista Bj Energy Solutions
Ernesto Bautista III Is Not Your Typical CFO

Big oil is boom or bust, but for BJ Energy Solutions’ CFO, Ernesto Bautista lll, the job is about more than dollars and cents

Mark Ortiz
Situational Leadership from A Worldly CFO: Mark Ortiz

GE Capital’s Mark Ortiz recounts his lifelong international experiences, and the leadership style he’s developed along the way.

Detroit Lions CFO Helps a Struggling Team and City Rebuild and Prosper

Detroit’s NFL team considers itself a citizen of the rebounding city. Its CFO is on a quest to help the team better serve its loyal fans and celebrate the shared successes of their hometown.

WHOOP Secures Record $575M to Crack Latin America's Fitness Market
WHOOP Secures Record $575M to Crack Latin America’s Fitness Market

WHOOP raised $575 million in Series G funding to expand its personalized health platform into Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Vaca Muerta Cements Status as Latin America's Energy Blueprint
Vaca Muerta Cements Status as Latin America’s Energy Blueprint

At ARPEL 2026, industry leaders declared Latin America’s energy challenge has shifted from resource scarcity to infrastructure and regulatory certainty, with Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play emerging as the regional model.

Latin America Hits Record 66% Renewables on Hydro Surge
Latin America Hits Record 66% Renewables on Hydro Surge

Latin America and the Caribbean posted a 66 percent regional renewables share in January 2026, driven by a surge in hydropower output even as solar, wind, and geothermal generation declined month-over-month.

Long Beach Bets $6M on Latino Cultural Center in Historic Civic Pivot
Long Beach Bets $6M on Latino Cultural Center in Historic Civic Pivot

Long Beach will open a scaled-down Latino Cultural Center in an existing community facility with city-funded renovations and operational support, walking back earlier plans for a standalone $30M building.

IATA Bets on Latin America Trade with Record Cargo Expansion
IATA Bets on Latin America Trade with Record Cargo Expansion

The International Air Transport Association is expanding its Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems across Latin America as regional air freight volumes hit multi-year highs.

Air Canada Forges Historic Abra Group Pact Across Latin America
Air Canada Forges Historic Abra Group Pact Across Latin America

Air Canada signed a memorandum with Abra Group—owner of Avianca and GOL—to launch joint routes, codeshares, and loyalty ties spanning North and South America, pending regulatory approval.

Cuba and Haiti Drag Latin America to Record-Low 2.2% Growth
Cuba and Haiti Drag Latin America to Record-Low 2.2% Growth

ECLAC revised Latin America’s 2026 growth forecast down to 2.2 percent, citing Cuba and Haiti as primary drags on regional performance.

Milei Bets Argentina on AI-Owned Firms in a Stunning Deregulation Gamble
Milei Bets Argentina on AI-Owned Firms in a Stunning Deregulation Gamble

Argentine President Javier Milei published an op-ed proposing near-zero AI regulation and machine-owned companies with no human oversight, betting low taxes and loose rules will draw capital and innovation.

Liberty Latin America Bets on BTS to Secure First Regional A2P Shield
Liberty Latin America Bets on BTS to Secure First Regional A2P Shield

Liberty Latin America tapped BTS as its exclusive A2P SMS managed-services partner across all markets, anchoring a regional play to block fraud and fortify revenue protection.

Taiwan’s Opposition Bets on Xi Détente as U.S. Arms Deal Stalls

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a rare cross-strait dialogue that sidestepped Beijing’s reunification rhetoric, even as a $14 billion U.S. arms package awaits approval amid growing uncertainty over Washington’s defense commitment.

Trump Bets US Control of Iran's Oil on Kharg Island Seizure
Trump Bets US Control of Iran’s Oil on Kharg Island Seizure

President Trump announced plans to seize Kharg Island, Iran’s vital fuel export hub, and assume total control of Iranian oil and gas markets following escalating US strikes.

Trump Seals Historic Iran Oil Deal as Mideast Trade Routes Reopen
Trump Seals Historic Iran Oil Deal as Mideast Trade Routes Reopen

The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding Friday ending hostilities and lifting sanctions on Iranian oil exports, reopening critical Persian Gulf shipping lanes.

Uber and Lyft Charge 50% More for Same Ride in Stunning Price Gap
Uber and Lyft Charge 50% More for Same Ride in Stunning Price Gap

Consumer Reports found Uber and Lyft quote median fare gaps of 50 percent between customers for identical trips, with nearly 11 percent of advertised discounts flagged as fake.