Over the last decade, there have been important economic and social achievements in Latin America and the Caribbean, but violence and crime persist as major obstacles. The World Bank has said, “Prevention is crucial to reduce crime and violence.”

Ecuadorian officials and European Union trade representatives are touring several cities within the country to give details about the fine print of the new trade agreement between Ecuador and the European Union (EU).

Jorge Kronawetter, the Paraguayan Director of Migration, announced a project to modernize the customs and immigration procedures at the airport by reducing wait time and elevating safety standards.

The Spanish restaurant chain plans to open a location in El Salvador as well.

In Paraguay, anti-abuse dolls named Arami and Amaru are revolutionizing sexual abuse prevention through education.

January 13 marked the beginning of Rafael Correa’s presidency in the Group of 77 and China, otherwise known as G-77, the intergovernmental organization within the United Nations composed of more than 130 developing countries.

Fifty-eight per cent of Costa Rican immigrants return home by their own will, and with a higher level of education and income.

The armed forces of Honduras will be strengthened with more than 20 combat aircrafts, new ships for the fight against drug trafficking and the expected arrival of armament and equipment of intelligence for the military police.

Ecuadorian president, Rafael Correa, assumed the Presidency of G77 (a group that brings together developing countries) this past January 13 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Spanish and German companies have expressed an avid interest in bidding on Brazilian government concessions, including the operation of various airports across the country.