Poor countries
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LIFE
The Venezuelan Doctor Who Became a Saint Without Ever Leaving the Street
In Venezuela, faith and reason share a face. José Gregorio Hernández—a man who smoked, laughed, lectured, and healed—has become more…
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LIFE
José Gregorio Hernández: Venezuela’s Saint of Science and the Poor
In a country exhausted by conflict, scarcity, and division, José Gregorio Hernández has become a rare point of agreement—a bridge…
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ECONOMY
Peru's Vulnerability Index Reveals Progress Amid Enduring Inequalities
A recent study by Peru's National Center for Strategic Planning reveals that, although vulnerability indicators have seen a modest improvement…
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2023: 65 Million More People Than In 2022 Will Need Humanitarian Aid
The aftermath of COVID-19, extreme weather events, and the war in Ukraine have meant that by 2023 one in 23…
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Urban slums are uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19
Government-enforced social isolation may help relatively affluent populations limit the spread of COVID-19, but these measures can be devasting for1…
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