Talking to someone at a Latin American (LATAM) technology provider or team starts with understanding the region’s business culture and leveraging the right tools for remote communication. Many US companies choose to nearshore development to LATAM because of strong English skills, cultural affinity, and real-time timezone overlap. When you work with a nearshore partner like Torc.dev, the process is even easier.

Start with clear communication channels
Most LATAM development teams use Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom for daily collaboration. When you engage through a managed partner, you’ll have US-based leadership and project management to support your communication, minimize misunderstandings, and set expectations for response times and meeting cadence2025 A guide to nearsho….

Bilingual and business-fluent teams
A key advantage in LATAM is English proficiency. Most developers and client-facing staff are bilingual. Leading partners pre-vet their teams not just for technical skills but also for English language skills and professional communication, which reduces friction in project delivery.

Schedule in overlapping time zones
Unlike offshore teams on the other side of the world, LATAM developers work in time zones that closely match US business hours. You can schedule real-time meetings, daily standups, and ad hoc calls without late-night or early-morning inconvenience. Torc.dev’s platform, for example, matches you with developers and teams who can work your hours, making collaboration seamless.

Cultural alignment matters
LATAM teams are known for their cultural affinity to US business norms, which supports smoother collaboration, fewer miscommunications, and a shared sense of urgency on deadlines. Partners like Torc.dev provide onboarding and cultural training to ensure your team operates as an integrated extension of your own.

Best practices for effective communication

Set clear meeting agendas and goals

Use project management tools for visibility (Jira, Trello, Asana)

Document action items and next steps after calls

Establish preferred channels for urgent vs. routine updates

Direct support and escalation paths
With a managed partner, you’ll have a dedicated account manager or project leader based in the US or bilingual LATAM location. This means any issue or roadblock can be quickly escalated and resolved, avoiding common delays with unmanaged freelancers or distributed teams.

Summary
When you work with LATAM talent through a provider like Torc.dev, you get access to business-fluent, bilingual teams, support from US-based leaders, and communication in your time zone. Real-time chat, video meetings, and integrated project tools are the norm, making it easy to “talk to someone at LATAM” just as you would with a team in your own office.