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Latin America & Caribbean Tech Pulse: AI Surge, Cyber Threats, and Space Ambitions
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This report covers recent major technology news and developments in Latin America and the Caribbean over the last 30 days, focusing on AI adoption, escalating cyber threats, significant investments, and advancements in space technology.
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18 Questions
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Jun 1, 2026
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1
Which Latin American country is planning to build its first spaceport in the Magallanes region, attracting interest from the European Space Agency?
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A
Argentina
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B
Brazil
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C
Chile
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D
Colombia
2
What is the primary attack vector for malicious files in Latin America, accounting for 62% of incidents in the last 30 days?
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A
Malware downloads
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B
Phishing emails
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C
Exploitation of software vulnerabilities
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D
Drive-by downloads
3
Which sector received the largest amount of funding among Latin American startups in 2025, according to recent data?
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A
Financial Services
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B
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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C
Food and Beverage
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D
Energy
4
In the first half of 2025, Latin America experienced a significant increase in cyberattacks. What was the percentage increase in weekly attacks compared to the global average?
5
Which country in Latin America is set to host the first operational quantum computers in the region by 2026, with two machines (20 and 100 qubits) being installed?
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A
Mexico
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B
Argentina
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C
Brazil
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D
Chile
6
What is a major challenge hindering the widespread adoption of e-commerce in Latin America, particularly concerning payment methods?
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A
Lack of smartphone penetration
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B
Dominance of credit cards
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C
Preference for cash on delivery due to trust concerns
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D
Limited internet access in urban areas
7
Which of the following is NOT among the top industries receiving funding in Latin America as of August 2025?
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A
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
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B
Energy
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C
Food and Beverage
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D
Telecommunications
8
What is the main focus of the "Quantum Hackathon LATAM: Quantum for Climate" event that took place in October, involving students from 11 Latin American countries?
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A
Developing quantum-resistant encryption
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B
Exploring quantum computing for sustainable development goals
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C
Creating quantum algorithms for financial markets
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D
Building quantum hardware prototypes
9
According to recent reports, which Latin American country leads in 5G adoption, driven by increased competition among telecom operators?
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A
Chile
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B
Colombia
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C
Brazil
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D
Mexico
10
Which country in Latin America is preparing to launch its first commercial rocket from the Alcântara Launch Center in November 2025, aiming to boost its space program?
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A
Argentina
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B
Brazil
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C
Chile
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D
Mexico
11
In May 2026, which Mexican startup focused on AI-powered automotive platforms secured approximately $2.9 million in a pre-seed extension round?
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A
Aimirim
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B
Mozart
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C
Pitz
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D
SolarZ
12
What significant milestone did Argentina's ATENEA CubeSat achieve in relation to NASA's Artemis II mission?
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A
It was the primary satellite for the mission
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B
It was the only Latin-American satellite selected for the mission
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C
It provided launch services for the mission
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D
It detected new celestial bodies during the mission
13
Which region has Latin America officially surpassed to become the most attacked region globally in terms of cyberattacks?
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A
Africa
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B
Asia
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C
Eastern Europe
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D
North America
14
What key initiative, approved in November 2022, aims to promote digital transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean across four strategic pillars: universal digitalization, productive and sustainable digital transformation, digital transformation for social welfare, and new partnerships?
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A
The World Economic Forum's Digital Agenda
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B
The Inter-American Development Bank's Digital Acceleration Plan
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C
The eLAC2024 Digital Agenda
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D
The Global Digital Inclusion Strategy
15
As of August 2025, what was the total funding raised by Latin American startups in the current year?
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A
$1.1 billion
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B
$2.7 billion
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C
$4.23 billion
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D
$593 million
16
In the context of AI regulation in Latin America, which country included a new opt-out requirement for automated decision-making in its latest data protection law?
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A
Brazil
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B
Argentina
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C
Mexico
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D
Colombia
17
Which Latin American country has unveiled its first National Space Policy, positioning space as a strategic asset for national development and innovation?
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A
Peru
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B
Colombia
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C
Chile
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D
Argentina
18
What is a primary concern highlighted regarding AI adoption in Latin America, despite high usage rates?
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A
Lack of AI talent
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B
High cost of AI infrastructure
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C
Uneven trust and potential for spreading false information
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D
Limited availability of AI tools
