Research Brief (English): Internet Access and Digital Divide in Latin America (2000-2024): Longi

Key Points

• This research brief aims to analyze the trends in internet access and the digital divide across Latin America over the years 2000-2024.
• Developed a longitudinal dataset tracking internet access over 24 years in Latin America.
• Analyzed regional disparities in access and usage of digital technologies.
• Utilized data from Zenodo to ensure comprehensive data collection.
• Identified significant gaps in internet access between urban and rural areas.
• Showed an increase in overall internet penetration, but disparities persist.
• Highlighted that digital divide impacts socio-economic growth in Latin American countries.