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In this Wealth Wednesday episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we break down two stories shaping culture and business across the Latino world. First, we react to the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show and why it became a major Puerto Rico moment on the biggest stage in American sports. With a record-setting audience and a performance centered on reggaeton and Latin music, we discuss what the show meant for Puerto Rican culture, what the NFL gained from the decision, and why the reaction online revealed deeper tensions around identity, language, and representation.

Next, we shift to China’s green tech push in Latin America and why it matters for the future of investment. We explore how China is expanding its influence through renewable energy, electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and large-scale manufacturing—especially in markets like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. We connect the numbers to strategy, how global competition is shaping Latin America’s economy, and what that could mean for long-term opportunity and risk.

This episode ties together culture, media, and power—showing how a Super Bowl performance can reflect the same themes we see in global investment and geopolitics: influence, strategy, perception, and who controls the narrative. If you follow Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico, reggaeton, Latin music, and the business side of global expansion in Latin America, this conversation will give you a deeper lens.

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00:00 Intro: Two Big Stories (Bad Bunny + China in Latin America)

00:35 Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show: Why It Was a Historic Moment

01:20 Puerto Rico and Representation: What the Performance Symbolized

02:20 Reggaeton and Latin Music on the World’s Biggest Stage

03:20 NFL Business Strategy: Why This Was a Smart Move for Viewership

04:45 The Online Reaction: What People Loved, Hated, and Misunderstood

06:30 Bigger Conversation: Identity, Language, and U.S. Cultural Tension

08:45 Transition: From Culture to Global Power and Influence

09:20 China’s Green Tech Push in Latin America: What’s Driving It

10:25 Investments Explained: Solar, EVs, Batteries, and Supply Chains

14:00 What It Could Mean for Latin America: Opportunity, Risk, and Control

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In this Wealth Wednesday episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we break down two major geopolitical developments shaping the Caribbean and Latin America: Mexico’s decision to send humanitarian aid to Cuba amid an escalating energy crisis, and the growing power struggle over the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most critical maritime supply chain routes.

First, we analyze why Mexico is stepping in to support Cuba as oil shipments from Venezuela have halted and U.S. pressure increases. With Cuba facing severe fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and an economic crisis, this situation raises urgent questions about human rights, energy security, and diplomatic leverage in the Caribbean. We examine how oil flows, sanctions, and international pressure are reshaping regional alliances.

Next, we turn to the Panama Canal, where canceled port concessions and mounting U.S.–China tensions are redefining control over global maritime trade. As the United States pushes back against Chinese influence in strategic infrastructure, Panama finds itself at the center of a global chess match that impacts supply chains, trade routes, and economic stability worldwide.

This episode connects energy, geopolitics, maritime trade, and human impact — offering critical context on how Latin America is being reshaped by global power struggles.

Chapters

00:00 – Latin America’s New Geopolitical Flashpoints

03:45 – Why Mexico Is Sending Aid to CubaOil shortages

07:30 – Cuba’s Energy Crisis and Human Rights ImpactBlackouts, fuel rationing, and economic instability.

11:20 – The Panama Canal and Global Supply Chains

14:50 – U.S. vs China: The Battle for Strategic InfrastructurePorts, influence, and geopolitical leverage.

18:30 – What This Means for the Caribbean’s FutureEnergy security, sovereignty, and global trade risks.