Mexico Elects Its First Female President & Why Puerto Rican's Live Longer Than The Average American | Wealth Wednesday

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Welcome to a new weekly series we are launching on the Latin Wealth platform, Wealth Wednesday! On Wealth Wednesday, we will be discussing trending news, Latino culture and topics surrounding business, host by @chrisbelloso and @ricoramirez86. Today, we have an exciting lineup of topics to discuss, including historic political developments, health insights, and groundbreaking technological advancements. Mexico Elects Its First Female President Mexico has made history by electing Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president. Sheinbaum, a former mayor of Mexico City and an environmental scientist, represents the ruling Morena party and will also be the first Mexican president of Jewish heritage. Garnering between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote, her victory marks a significant milestone in Mexico's 200-year history. Puerto Ricans Live Longer Than the Rest of the US Puerto Ricans enjoy a longer life expectancy than the average US citizen, despite the island's lower GDP per capita and higher poverty rates. This phenomenon raises intriguing questions about the factors contributing to their longevity. We'll explore the potential impacts of Puerto Rico's diet, quality of life, cultural values, and favorable climate. Bilingual AI Brain Implant Helps Stroke Survivor Communicate In a remarkable advancement, scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a bilingual brain implant that enables a stroke survivor named Pancho to communicate in both Spanish and English. Using an AI neural network, the implant decodes Pancho's brain activity to articulate words, allowing him to switch between languages seamlessly. This breakthrough exemplifies the transformative power of technology in improving lives. Join us as we dive deep into these fascinating topics on today's episode. Don't miss out on our detailed discussion and insightful analysis! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:25 - Mexico Elects Its First Female President 7:45 - Why Puerto Ricans Live Longer 15:30 - Bilingual AI Brain Implant Helps Stroke Survivor Communicate Follow us on IG: @latinwealth Email for questions or inquiries: [email protected]