Laura Madrid

Laura Madrid

Research Lead at Global Intelligence Unit

Laura Madrid Sartoretto holds a PhD in International Migration from UFRGS and an LL.M in Public International Law from University College London. She is an expert in Project Management with additional training in data analysis and AI. Laura has participated in research projects at the University of Bremen and Cornell University and has served as a consultant for international organizations, including the OIM, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank. An expert lawyer in migration law, she has published extensively on the subject. Currently, Laura leads the Global Intelligence Unit at Global Citizen Solutions.

Latest Insights by Laura Madrid

Best countries for being a Digital Nomad (DN) in 2024: visas, taxes and tech and innovation
Best countries for being a Digital Nomad (DN) in 2024: visas, taxes and tech and innovation

In analyzing the best jurisdictions for digital nomads, the Global Intelligence Unit (GIU) at Global Citizen Solutions created a 12 indicators Global Digital Nomad Index. We consider factors like visa costs and benefits, economic stability, cost of living, beneficial tax regimes, and technological infrastructure that affect DNs decision when deciding to relocate.

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International Retirement Migration (IRM) and the recent American Diaspora: motivations and alternatives
International Retirement Migration (IRM) and the recent American Diaspora: motivations and alternatives

International retirement migration (IRM) represents a pivotal phenomenon situated at the confluence of two significant socio-demographic trends that are transforming the global demographic landscape: aging and migration. This intersection reflects a broader shift in population dynamics, where increasing life expectancies and changing retirement lifestyles converge with the movement of people across borders, seeking enhanced quality of life in their later years.

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