Chihuahua Comando is being trained for search-and-rescue work, and helping bring a warm connection with the public

I recently sat down with Expansión, one of Mexico’s leading business magazines, to share an update on what we are building at Dalus Capital. At Dalus Capital, my venture capital fund, we believe that funding tech should generate a positive impact for society and the planet in addition to financial returns. So, we focus on three themes that represent large opportunities in Latin America: Inclusion: Expanding access to finance, health, and education. Business Productivity: Backing digital tools, now very AI-focused, that make SMEs more competitive. Climate: Funding direct solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Earlier this week, I had the chance to attend the Mexico vs. Ecuador World Cup match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The atmosphere was incredible, with a full house of 80,824 people, most of them rooting for Mexico. It is pure, raw energy from some of the most faithful football fans in the world. Here is the Mexican national anthem I recorded at the beginning of the game. It is breathtaking to hear 80k people chanting it at full volume. You can really feel the power and energy of the crowd.

The news coming out of Venezuela over the last few days is incredibly heavy. On June 24, a massive doublet earthquake (a 7.2 magnitude shock followed less than a minute later by a 7.5 mainshock) struck the country’s northern coast. It is the most powerful seismic event the region has felt in over a century. Right now, official reports count over 1,400 casualties and more than 3,200 injuries. But with more than 50,000 people still missing or trapped under rubble, the number of victims is expected to increase significantly. While Caracas felt the shockwaves and some buildings crumbled down, the coastal region of La Guaira took the brunt of the devastation.

Forget the global hype. Real AI adoption is happening right now across Latin America, and it is driving serious productivity gains. At Dalus Capital, we are actively backing the teams using this technology to solve our region’s deepest structural problems. Here is a closer look at our four newest AI investments and why we are so excited about them.

Dalus Capital invests in inclusion, business productivity, and climate innovation, initiating the Latam Climate Innovation Summit to foster community in the climate sector. The 2024 summit marked significant growth with 220 attendees and 70 startups. Now in the "builder" phase, the region shows increased startup quality and investor interest, with the next summit set for May 26th in Mexico City.

Predictions are risky, but I am betting on two specific trends for 2026. I expect high market volatility alongside a massive shift toward specialized AI products. Join me for my full outlook and a video of the final sunset of 2025 from the Mexican coast.

As 2025 concludes, I share my latest book discoveries, focusing on non-fiction topics like AI, populism, and historical perspectives on human behavior. My fiction selections highlight emerging Latin American authors and recent Nobel laureates. I recommend a variety of reads that provide insights into society, politics, and human experience.

In 2026, economic outlook reports from major investment banks suggest a mix of cautious optimism and risks. Key themes include central bank influence, trade dynamics, and sector-specific growth drivers. Notable insights emphasize global resilience, elevated risks, and investment strategies across various asset classes, highlighting potential growth amidst complexities.

When startups raise capital, they face a balance between valuation and investment size, impacting dilution. In 2025, Seed and Series A rounds saw an average dilution of 19.5% and 18%, respectively, indicating a tougher fundraising climate.

22 de 34 indicadores vitales del planeta están en niveles récord, incluyendo temperatura, pérdida de cobertura forestal, emisiones y consumo energético.

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Data shows that cutting down tropical forests increased by 10% in 2022, despite promises made at COP26.

New research shows massive glaciers in Sierra Nevada projected to melt away by the beginning of the next century

The news landed last week, and it’s a profoundly sobering moment for anyone who cares about this planet: Dr. Jane Goodall has passed away at 91. She was the pioneering primatologist and probably the top biologist of her time. Her groundbreaking discoveries—that chimpanzees use tools, have distinct personalities, and complex social lives—didn't just change science; they forced humanity to look at itself in a new, humbler mirror. Incredibly enough, she first went to Tanzania in 1960 without a college degree. She was a young woman who dared to get up close and personal with animals most people thought were just "things." You can read her definitive obituary…

At Dalus, we are convinced that AI will create a massive disruption, unlocking huge productivity gains for businesses in the short and medium term. We have been actively investing in AI-native startups that are developing easy-to-deploy tools to solve specific business problems. These companies are building products on top of LLMs to work more efficiently. For example, our portfolio company Darwin AI, which recently announced a new funding round, develops AI agents—think of them as digital workers—hyper-focused on sales processes. Another investment, Qomplement, automates data entry from PDFs to Excel and ERPs, cutting up to 90% of manual work.

Digital moguls and strongman leaders are more than disrupters of the old liberal order. Together they seek to sweep it away, writes Giuliano da Empoli

A vaccine developer and a climate scientist walk into a bar write a book.

Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century.

A pretty accurate representation of AI versus existing digital infrastructure. That slingshot is about to launch. What do you think happens when it does? 😬

Satellite data reveals sea-level rise has unfolded almost exactly as predicted by 1990s climate models, with one key underestimation: melting ice sheets. Researchers stress the importance of refining ...

Our investment in Darwin AI is a bet on a proven team building an AI-native product. Here’s my take on why we're backing their mission to remake work in Latam.

What makes this investment special for me is the team. Darwin is led by Lautaro Schiaffino and Ezequiel Sculli, fantastic entrepreneurs who I’m also happy to call good friends. This is our second time backing them. My fund led the Series A for their first startup, Sirena, where I had the privilege of serving on the board. They built an essential software layer for WhatsApp that solved a chaotic problem for businesses across Latam, leading to a successful acquisition by Zenvia. Now, with Darwin AI, they are leveraging that experience. This points to a powerful trend I’m seeing across the region: the rise of the serial entrepreneur. Founders on their second or third go-around have a distinct advantage—a proven playbook, deeper networks, and hard-won experience. This combination dramatically increases the probability of success, and it’s a clear signal that the Latin American startup ecosystem is maturing. Investing in Darwin AI isn’t just about backing a great idea; it’s about backing a proven team that knows how to build and win.

Satellite mega-constellation missions behind threefold increase in emissions of climate-altering soot and CO2

The AI 2027 report sketches two stark futures for artificial intelligence: P(doom) vs P(bloom). In my new post I explore the key premises, possible outcomes, and why the middle ground may be where we ...

The AI 2027 report explores future trajectories of artificial intelligence over five years, outlining two extreme scenarios: a dystopian outcome where rogue AIs threaten humanity and a utopian scenario where aligned models foster an era of abundance. Key factors include recursive self-improvement, U.S.–China rivalry, and alignment challenges, raising questions on navigating future disruptions.

The prevailing public mindset that AI is only a labor-saving tool betrays a lack of understanding of why people create and a lack of imagination of this technology's potential.

Across planet Earth, dark and pristine night skies are an increasingly rare resource. These photos showcase the best of what we still have.

The industry’s apocalyptic voices are becoming more panicked—and harder to dismiss.

Built using AI technology from Baidu and DeepSeek, the virtual livestreamers sell everything from wet wipes to printers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A new study warns that irreversible changes happening in Antarctica, which are caused by climate change, could cause global oceans to rise by meters.

In a major blow to climate science, NASA is not continuing its work studying global warming and will instead just stick to space exploration.

LAVCA released its semi-annual metrics on the Latin American startup and VC ecosystem for the first half of 2025. There’s plenty to analyze, but I want to highlight three aspects. Latam VC investment volumes remain flatTotal investment value stayed essentially flat in the first half of 2025, with a slight downward bias. In fact, volumes have been holding steady at more or less the same level since 2H22, when the global correction in VC fully hit Latin America. The positive side is that this suggests we have reached the bottom of the cycle, and further material declines seem unlikely.

Exclusive: Study expected to confirm there are enough suitable sites to support bird of prey’s return After more than 150 years, golden eagles could be set to return to England, as a study is expected to confirm there are enough suitable sites to support the reintroduction of the UK’s most iconic bird of prey. Golden eagles, which can have a wingspan of more than 2 metres, are occasionally seen in areas such as Northumberland. However, these birds come from a growing population in southern Scotland. A recent project to reintroduce the birds in Scotland is likely to be a model for any reintroduction in England. Continue reading...

Data reveal how this year’s back-to-back heatwaves are affecting populations and economies across Europe.