Saying “yes” is one of the most momentous—and costly—decisions in many people’s lives. Although this union, whose international day is commemorated every April 30links the life of a couple, it is also the support of an entire industry. Behind the planning, there are more than twelve businesses, such as flower shops, catering, dresses, parties, among […]
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FAO: gender gap in food insecurity widening in Latin America
The gap between men and women in terms of food insecurity widened in Latin Americaespecially as a result of the pandemicand reached 11.3%, well above the world average, alerted this Thursday the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). in the report “The situation of women in agrifood systems”presented at the world headquarters […]
In Japan, 1.5 million people live isolated from society
One and a half million people of working age live isolated from society in Japanand almost 20% attribute their isolation to the pandemicaccording to a study by the Japanese government, the first carried out by the authorities. The phenomenon affects about 2% of people between the ages of 15 and 64, that is, 1.46 million […]
Latin America sees return of Chinese loans after pause due to COVID
Latin America is becoming a destination for Chinese loans again, after the pandemic of covid-19 lead to a suspension of such agreements in a region that has received about $136 billion in debt from state-owned banks in the Asian giant. Brazil, Barbados and Guyana last year received a total of $813 million of the China […]
How long would a Peruvian survive if they lose their main source of income?
The coronavirus pandemic severely hit the pocket of the family economy in Peru, where more than 70% of the labor force is informal, according to figures from the National Household Survey (Enaho). During this three-year period —interspersed quarantines and habitual political problems—, lThe purchasing power of citizens has been vulnerable to these emergency situations which, […]
The pandemic 3 years later: did COVID-19 win?
On the third anniversary of the pandemic of COVID-19, the coronavirus continues to spread and the death toll is approaching 7 million worldwide. Nonetheless, most people have resumed their normal lives, thanks to a wall of immunity built from infections and vaccines. It seems the virus is here to stay, along with the threat of […]
Twist in history? COVID-19 would have originated in animals and not in a laboratory
International scientists examining hitherto inaccessible genetic data from samples collected at a market in Chinanear where the first human cases of COVID-19reported that they found indications that the pandemic originated in animals, not in a laboratory. Other experts have not yet verified the analysis, which has also not appeared in peer-reviewed publications so far. It […]
Nicolás Maduro, clinging to power after a decade of tribulations
March 8, 2013 Nicolas Maduro swore to assume the presidency of Venezuela with “firm hand”a promise that today, when he celebrates ten years in office, is still alive and has been fulfilled to the letter, especially when the political tension and the multiple enemies of the Bolivarian revolution threatened his continuity in power. The heir […]
Trujillo: sale of school footwear for mypes in the El Porvenir district decreased by 50%
Shoes imported from China, Malaysia and other countries, replace our national footwear for their low prices. The former mayor of the El Porvenir district and leather and footwear businessman, Víctor Rebaza Benites, revealed that the sale of school shoes manufactured by the 3,200 micro and small businesses in Porvenir has decreased by 50%. This is […]
Government announces plan to reduce poverty in the country
Target set. Of the 8.5 million poor people left behind by the pandemic, with the National Development and Social Inclusion Policy, the indicator would drop to about 5.2 million. Executive assures that they will not only focus on economic needs. The COVID-19 caused Peru to go back 10 years in terms of the fight against […]