The Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) marked this Thursday the beginning of the process of preparing a “Inter-American Model Law” on gender parity in public and political life in search of “strengthen the democracy parity in the region.” The secretary general of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro, participated in the forum; the permanent […]
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The Latin country where people work fewer hours, without salary reduction and adjustments to working hours for parents
In Latin America, The work dynamic undergoes a significant transformation. More and more countries are committed to reducing the working day to 40 hours of work per week. These adjustments are sought to improve quality of life and increase productivity in the work environment. The Latin country that stands out on this occasion not only […]
The “spontaneous” mummies that intrigue a Colombian town
Clovisnerys Bejarano kneels to pray in front of the body of her mother, Saturnina, who died almost 30 years ago, but whose facial features are preserved thanks to a mysterious mummification process that happens in a “spontaneous” in the Colombian town of San Bernardo. “She still has her dark, round face, her little braids, her […]
Inequality is at the root of violence in Latin America and its solution
The inequality Social change and an economic model based on the exploitation of people and the environment are at the root of the violence that plagues Latin America and, therefore, must also be the starting point in the fight against it, according to experts gathered this Tuesday at Casa de América in Madrid. Police strategies […]
The 4 Latin American countries that will grow the most economically in 2024, according to the IMF
The global economy was affected by the pandemic and is now trying to overcome it with a growth of 3.2% in 2024. For its part, Latin America projects an increase of 2% this year, a decrease unlike 2023, as indicated in the latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Despite this context, the financial […]
The future of palm oil could be in Latin America
The world is facing a growing shortage of its most versatile edible oil. The solution may lie with emerging producers, half a world away from the vast palm oil plantations of Southeast Asia. In Malaysia and Indonesia—which now account for most of the production—the old trees that cover much of the region are becoming less […]
Latin America and the Caribbean build bridges to combat the water crisis
Finance Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean They expressed this Friday from Washington the need to increase financing in water, sanitation and hygiene to combat the crisis suffered by the region due to the climate change and extreme weather events. This was stated by the representatives who attended a meeting at the headquarters of […]
Expoalimentaria 2024 expects to exceed US$540 million generated in 2023
The Expoalimentaria 2024 fair ‘Your products will conquer the world’ expects to exceed the US$540 million in business expectations generated last year. The event, organized by the Association of Exporters (ADEX), will feature more than 650 local and international exhibitors, and more than 25,000 visitors from different countries. Considering that Peru is the world’s leading […]
Meet the most used digital wallet in Latin America: it surpasses Yape by 80 million users
A digital wallet is an application or program that allows you to store electronic means of payment, such as credit card numbers or cryptocurrencies, on a digital device. Its main purpose is to facilitate transactions online or in physical stores through technologies such as proximity payment. Are platforms They often offer additional features such as […]
Chinese steel, the “atomic bomb” that threatens the steel industry
Ten million tons of steel chinese flooded Latin America last year, a record that threatens the regional steel industry: “Closing Huachipato would be an atomic bomb”says Carlos Ramírez, a worker at the main Chilean steel factory that is reeling from the tough competition from China. Huachipato, in Talcahuano, 500 km south of Santiago, announced the […]