Latin Technology Ranking

El Salvador's score improved most, while Honduras and Nicaragua were the worst. Venezuela has replaced Costa Rica in the fourth-highest technology level.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Helped by a strong increase in wireless, PC, Internet and broadband penetration, Latin America is boosting its technology level, according to the third annual Latin Technology Index from Latin Business Chronicle.

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