It’s very hard to open a bank account or secure a loan when you’re in a new country. And that makes it difficult to invest in your education or a business and start a new life. But some startups throughout the Americas are establishing loans geared toward migrants, among them Galgo, which helps migrants buy motorbikes in order to earn money with delivery apps like Uber Eats. Manuel Rueda has the story.
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