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.

When one thinks of “drones,” the attack drones in Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya and Somalia often come to mind. These are the types of drones that grab news headlines and provide sensational stories of huge numbers of people being killed. However, Mexico is exploring other, more basic uses of drones that can be beneficial.

“Fighters for Dreams,” is a traveling theater organized by Panambi to draw attention to violations of the human rights of transgender people.

Across the globe, laws exist that are known as “legal discrimination.” These regulations prevent women from achieving equal economic prosperity with their male counterparts. The World Bank (WB) published a report called Women, Business and the Law 2016 that collected and analyzed data from the Latin American region regarding these issues.

Seven bright Chilean minds were asked if it was possible to embody chilenidad (what it means to be Chilean) in a historical figure. Each came up with examples from all walks of life, demonstrating the fullness and variety found among Chileans.

President Danilo Medina of the Dominican Republic formed the Interagency Technical Committee for Poverty Measurement (CTP), which would be responsible for the evaluation, validation and monitoring of poverty statistics in the country.  

In Mexico, violence has allowed critical voices to give in to fear. The authorities use violence to silence those who denounce the state and there is no guarantee of human rights. Veracruz seems to be the most dangerous area, while refugees are being sent to Mexico City.