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Data and analysis from our ongoing research into LATAM tech and AI talent markets.

Market Intelligence September 2026 11 min read

Data, Technology & the Latin American Oil Industry: Hiring for the Digital Oilfield

Vaca Muerta is turning Argentina's energy sector into a technology sector — why data engineers, automation specialists and OT cybersecurity pros are becoming as critical as petroleum engineers.

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Market Intelligence September 2026 11 min read

Hard-to-Fill Cybersecurity Roles in LATAM: Where the Talent Actually Is (2026)

Security architects, cloud security engineers, IAM/Zero Trust and OT/ICS specialists — the roles that are genuinely hard to fill, and why cross-border hiring is usually the fix.

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Market Intelligence August 2026 10 min read

LATAM's Secondary Tech Hubs: Where to Hire Beyond the Capitals in 2026

Córdoba, Medellín, Florianópolis, Guadalajara, Recife and more — talent depth, rate differentials and retention in the cities one tier down from the capitals.

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Market Intelligence August 2026 12 min read

The Definitive Guide to Hiring AI Engineers in Latin America (2026)

The four AI engineering roles, which countries produce which talent, the skills that actually matter, and how to build a team instead of chasing an "AI unicorn."

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Market Intelligence July 2026 7 min read

What Does a Senior Engineer Cost in LATAM in 2026? Rates, Markets & Hiring Guide

Contractor rate benchmarks across Argentina, Colombia and Brazil — plus which market fits your specific hiring mandate.

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