The workforce and indigenous population of Ecuador have announced a protest on November 11 because of the government’s inaction on proposed constitutional amendments, including some regarding presidential reelection.

In Brazil, an argument has surfaced among the controversial Uber drivers and the corporate taxi drivers who defend their monopoly and economic power. Which system works better for a city? Is Uber a positive force or a negative one for a city’s residents?

With an average consumption of 11 days a month in Chile, the country can no longer ignore the use of cannabis among its citizens. While some believe marijuana is a harmless drug and support Law 20,000 which seeks to decriminalize the drug, there are still those who argue that there are indeed harmful effects of

After leaving three people dead and 15 injured, the anti-mining protests in Apurimac, Peru have caused a declaration of a state of emergency for 30 days.

Although water is scarce in San José Villanueva, private properties ignore this shortage, allowing their children to play in Slip n’ Slides and water jets. While 75% of the population struggles to obtain enough water to drink, the oasis of El Encanto (a golf course) has water in abundance. The water project FIHIDRO, which promised

Women continue to struggle for economic equality in Brazil. Public policies need to be implemented to allow women to better enter the labor market while also balancing their roles as mothers, if they so choose to be. These issues were discussed in detail at the Women Vendors Exhibition and Forum.

Obesity has become a growing issue not just in the United States, but in regions like Latin America, as well. Several different surveys and studies show these troubling trends. Experts offer advice on how to prevent, manage, and combat obesity on an individual level.

The Conciliatory Committee of Rural Economic Organizations of Bolivia (CIOEC) earned approximately 300,000 Bolivian bolivianos in revenue in 2015 thanks to the implementation of the Market Intelligence Network (RIM).

Although recent data shows that poverty in Colombia is continuing to decline, the country still struggles to maintain this decrease and to reach a poverty rate that is comparable to other Latin American countries. But poverty is not just a Latin American issue; the United States is struggling with a large socioeconomic problem, as well.

September brings the reign of chicha, a seasonal and traditional corn beverage. In Chile, it is only brewed in small quantities for regular customers and families; in Ecuador, it is also shared with tourists.