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Agree that physical location matters less, but timezone overlap is underrated.

For US-focused startups building engineering teams, LATAM is worth a serious look. Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico have strong developer talent pools, and the timezone alignment with US business hours means real-time collaboration without the async overhead of APAC.

We've seen LATAM dev salaries rise 20-30% over the past two years, but there's still a significant cost advantage compared to US remote rates. The catch is understanding country-by-country dynamics — Argentina's economic volatility creates different dynamics than Brazil's more stable market.

Incorporate in Delaware or SG for legal/fundraising, but consider LATAM for engineering. The talent density in São Paulo and Buenos Aires rivals many US tech hubs now.