Nubank Puts Its Brazil Chief in Charge of All Latin America
Brazil · Digital Banking
Key Facts
—Leadership consolidation Livia Chanes, Nubank’s Brazil CEO since early 2024, will now also oversee Mexico and Colombia as the new CEO for Latin America, signaling a tighter regional strategy.
—Citi’s revised target Citi analysts maintained a Neutral rating on Nu Holdings but set a $14.60 price target, reflecting a cautious but slightly improved view on the Brazilian digital bank’s valuation.
—Pix payment disruption An overnight outage blocked Pix transfers and account logins for thousands of users, underscoring operational risks as the Brazilian digital bank scales regionally.
—Mexico and Colombia reporting lines Country managers Armando Herrera (Mexico) and Marcela Torres (Colombia) now report directly to Chanes, creating a unified command for expansion outside Brazil.
—Broader analyst confidence Other houses remain bullish: Jefferies has an $18.90 target, Redburn-Atlantic is at $18.50, and BofA raised its target to $15.00, suggesting enduring investor belief in Nubank’s growth.
Brazilian digital bank Nubank reshuffled its top management to put its Brazil boss in charge of all Latin America on Wednesday, just hours before an overnight technical failure locked users out of Pix payments and the app.
A new regional command structure
Nubank announced on July 15, 2026, that Livia Chanes would expand her role to become CEO for Latin America while retaining her position as CEO of Nubank Brazil. Chanes, who joined the company in 2020 as Vice President of Products, took charge of the Brazil operation in the second half of 2022 and formally became its chief executive in early 2024.
Under the new structure, Armando Herrera, the Mexico country manager, and Marcela Torres, who leads Colombia, will report directly to Chanes. Founder David Vélez remains group CEO, and the move concentrates regional oversight under one executive who has already steered the largest national unit of the São Paulo-based fintech.
Citi’s $14.60 target and neutral stance
A review of recent analyst notes shows that Citi has maintained a Neutral rating on Nu Holdings alongside a $14.60 price target. That figure stands in contrast to a separate, older Citi Sell call with a $9 target and a more bullish report from another outlet citing a Buy rating and an $18 target, but the $14.60 level appears to be the most current, verified benchmark.
The target remains more conservative than those from Jefferies, Redburn-Atlantic, and BofA Securities. Investors tracking the stock, which recently traded around $14.80, will weigh this cautious optimism against the digital bank’s rapid client growth in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.
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Overnight Pix and login outage
Shortly after the leadership announcement, thousands of Nubank customers were unable to access their accounts, make Pix instant payments, or log into the app. The outage, which began early in the morning of August 6, 2025, was confirmed by the company as a technical failure in its servers.
By late morning Nubank said its teams were working to restore services, and in previous similar episodes the fintech described the issue as a “temporary instability.” On at least one occasion, services were fully normalized by around 13:40 Brasília time. The incident highlights the operational vulnerabilities that come with running one of Latin America’s largest digital-only banks.
Why this matters for expats and investors
For foreign residents and cross-border investors, leadership stability and service reliability are two sides of the same coin. A single executive overseeing Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia signals a more coordinated approach to compliance, product launches, and customer support across markets that many expats rely on for fee‑free transfers and multi‑currency accounts.
The service outage, meanwhile, is a reminder that even the largest Latin American fintech can face disruptions that freeze daily transactions. Combined with Citi’s mildly raised $14.60 target, the mixed picture underscores both Nubank’s regional ambition and the real-world friction that can accompany hyper-growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new CEO for Latin America at Nubank?
Livia Chanes, the current CEO of Nubank in Brazil, has been named CEO for Latin America while keeping her existing role. She joined the company in 2020 and has run the Brazil operation since late 2022.
What caused the recent Nubank outage?
The outage that blocked Pix transactions and logins was caused by a technical failure in Nubank’s servers. The company confirmed it was working to restore full service and had resolved similar instabilities within hours in the past.
What is Citi’s current price target for Nubank shares?
Citi’s most recent verified target is $14.60 per share for Nu Holdings, with a Neutral rating. That sits below the consensus analyst target of $17.82 but above an older Citi Sell call at $9.
Sources: Nubank names Livia Chanes CEO for Latin America, Nubank Brazil chief to take over as CEO for all of Latin America, Nubank down this Wednesday (08/06): outage affects millions of users, NU Holdings shares retain Buy rating with raised target amid growth outlook
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