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María Asunción Aramburuzabala, one of Mexico's most influential businesswomen, is driving strategic investments that are redefining female leadership in Latin America. María Asunción Aramburuzabala/Wikipedia




Latin America

LATIN AMERICA ------------------------------------------804[FEATURE]

Richest Women in Latin America

How Their Leadership Is Redefining the Region's Business Ecosystem

By Estefanía Muriel for Ruta Pantera on 1/3/2026 5:22:34 AM

Vicky Safra, a key figure in global banking, leads one of the largest financial fortunes in Latin America. Vicky Safra/Suno.com.br


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Iris Fontbona, a key figure in Chilean business and one of the wealthiest women in Latin America. Iris Fontbona/Finanzas.yahoo
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