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When U.S. policy shifts, global business feels the impact. The latest example: the proposed $100,000 tariff on H-1B visas. For companies dependent on importing talent, this creates massive uncertainty. For those already investing in remote work, it looks more like an opportunity. The question isn’t whether remote workflows will expand — it’s how quickly. The…
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The U.S. has long relied on the H-1B visa program to bring in highly skilled foreign workers, especially in technology and engineering. But the recent proposal to impose a $100,000 tariff on 100,000 visas marks a dramatic shift. The message is clear: relocating talent to the U.S. is about to get much harder — and…
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What happens when a frustrating hiring process turns into a company that transforms how talent is sourced across Latin America? That’s the story behind Lupa Hire, founded by Joseph W.—a former product leader turned ecosystem builder. In this second episode of The Remote Advantage, we talk about Lupa’s origin, the persistent gaps in traditional recruiting…
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Welcome to The Remote Advantage For decades, the “American Dream” meant leaving everything behind to start a new life in the United States. But what if that dream has changed? In the first episode of The Remote Advantage, we dive into a powerful shift that’s transforming lives across Latin America: remote work is making it…
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In today’s remote-first world, one thing can still slow down even the fastest-growing teams: cross-border payments. For companies hiring in Latin America, the question isn’t just how to hire top-tier talent—it’s how to pay them instantly, without delays, high fees, or compliance issues. This case study breaks down how one U.S.-based tech company implemented instant…
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Building a remote team in Latin America? You’re not alone. Startups across the U.S., Canada, and Europe are increasingly hiring developers, designers, and growth marketers in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and beyond. But one issue always comes up: How do you pay them legally, affordably, and fast—without creating a compliance nightmare? In this guide, you’ll discover:…
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Si trabajas como freelancer o creador digital en Colombia, seguramente te has preguntado: ¿puedo recibir pagos en dólares si no tengo una cuenta bancaria? En 2025, la respuesta es sí. Hoy existen opciones digitales y seguras para recibir tus pagos internacionales en USD sin depender de un banco tradicional. Aquí te compartimos 3 alternativas confiables,…
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Trabajas con clientes internacionales, cobras en dólares y vives en Latinoamérica. Hasta ahí todo bien. El problema empieza cuando las plataformas tradicionales te obligan a convertir esos dólares a moneda local, perdiendo en el tipo de cambio o pagando comisiones que nadie te explica. La solución: una tarjeta virtual conectada a tu balance en USD.…
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Recibir pagos internacionales como freelancer en Colombia suena bien… hasta que haces cuentas. Si usas PayPal, es probable que estés perdiendo más dinero del que imaginas en comisiones y tipo de cambio. Aquí te mostramos un desglose claro de las comisiones PayPal Colombia 2025, cuánto pierdes en cada transferencia y qué alternativas, como MiDi, te…
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Paying remote talent in Latin America is a no-brainer.They’re skilled, motivated, and cost-effective. But when it’s time to pay them? Spreadsheets.Cross-border wires.Delayed transfers.Exchange rate issues. You didn’t sign up to manage financial operations or foreign exchange logistics. You just want to pay your people on time and in full—without operational chaos. That’s where MiDi comes…
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