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By María Cristina Lalonde
The Real 2026 Cost of Hiring Software Engineers: US vs. Latin America (Based on Verified 2025 Data)
A data-backed 2026 cost comparison between US and Latin America software engineers using verified 2025 payroll records from 12,500-plus developers across eight countries.
Read MoreGlobal Payroll in Latin America 2026: EOR Providers & Cost Benchmarks
Real costs, retention benchmarks, and compliance trade-offs between pure EOR platforms and full-service providers based on 12,500+ verified payroll records across Latin America.
Read MoreEmployee Happiness: What Works and What Doesn’t
What drives workplace happiness and burnout, based on a nationwide survey of 997 full-time US workers.
Read MoreIndia to Latin American Engineering Teams: Migration Playbook
A technical playbook for CTOs and engineering leaders transitioning from India-based to LatAm engineering teams.
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Global Payroll in Latin America 2026: EOR Providers & Cost Benchmarks
By María Cristina Lalonde


Employee Happiness: What Works and What Doesn’t
By Howdy.com


India to Latin American Engineering Teams: Migration Playbook
By María Cristina Lalonde


Enterprise Guide to Hiring Global Remote Engineers: Compliance & Security Checklist
By María Cristina Lalonde


LatAm EOR Pricing & Cost Calculator (2026): All-in Engineer Costs by Country
By María Cristina Lalonde


AI Engineer vs ML Engineer: Roles Compared
By María Cristina Lalonde