Latin America
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Environment
Coastal Populations in Latin America and the Caribbean Face Rising Climate Risks
A United Nations report warns that tens of millions in Latin America's coastal areas face escalating risks to healthcare and…
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ANALYSIS
Pandemic Deepened Latin America’s Longstanding Educational Crisis and Inequity
Latin America's education system faces a profound crisis, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery, experts warn, may take years, and…
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SPORTS
Female Sports Emerging as Lucrative Business Opportunity in Latin America
At a recent conference in Buenos Aires, experts highlighted the exponential growth of women's sports and its emergence as a…
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Environment
Illegal Wildlife Trade Threatens Public Health Across Latin America
A recent UN report highlights the dire consequences of illegal wildlife trade, not just for biodiversity but also for global…
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ANALYSIS
Urgent Call for Regional Unity Against Organized Crime in Latin America
Amid a surge in organized crime, Latin America faces a pivotal moment. Former Ecuadorian Minister María Fernanda Espinosa champions a…
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SPORTS
The Inevitable Decline of Bullfighting in Latin America
Bullfighting, once woven into the cultural fabric of Latin America, faces inevitable extinction. Yet, while it declines naturally, significant subsidies…
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ANALYSIS
Green Economy: How Latin America Could Thrive on Cannabis Legalization
Since the legalization of cannabis in some U.S. states, over $20 billion in taxes have been collected, highlighting a significant…
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ANALYSIS
Ending the Silence: Addressing Feminicide Suicides in Latin America
In Latin America, "feminicide suicides"—where women take their lives to escape cycles of violence—remain largely unrecognized. It's essential to confront…
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ANALYSIS
A New Approach to the Latin American Drug War Needed
Despite minor victories like recent U.S. visa sanctions against Colombian maritime executives allegedly linked to smuggling, the decades-long war on…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Digital Dilemma: Unmasking Misinformation in Latin America
Premiered at Toronto's Hot Docs, 'The Click Trap' by Spanish filmmaker Peter Porta reveals how digital advertising's obscure tactics contribute…
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