Selena Gomez: How She Became a Latina Billionaire in 2024 | Latin Wealth

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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.

In this episode, we explore a range of fascinating topics impacting the global and Latino community. First, we dive into the incredible journey of Selena Gomez, who, in 2024, has officially become a billionaire. We break down how the Disney Channel star turned successful businesswoman built her wealth, with the majority coming from her thriving cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty. Selena's rise to financial success is nothing short of remarkable, growing her net worth from $95 million in 2022 to a staggering $1.3 billion today.

Next, we shift our focus to Brazil's $1 trillion budget. Despite challenges with a fiscal deficit of nearly 10% of GDP, the country’s financial markets are booming, and GDP growth projections have been revised upwards. How does Brazil manage such a massive budget, and what does this mean for its economy and global investors? We unpack it all.

Finally, we discuss the Hostos Project, an innovative energy initiative connecting the power grids of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico through a submarine cable. This collaboration is set to boost renewable energy use and provide energy security for the Caribbean.

Join us as we delve into these key developments shaping today's world.

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