María Ampudia González spoke on human trafficking during the Manuel Rodríguez Lapuente conference, organized by the Union of Academic Workers of the University of Guadalajara (STAUdeG). She revealed some astonishing statistics and made some bold statements about Mexico and the future.

Once a year, the Mexican embassy organizes a Sixth Grade Best Achievement Contest through its Schools of Mexico Program. The contest showcases the region’s most brilliant students, reflecting both the ambition of the children and the good work of their teachers.

The First National Youth Survey (NYS), arranged by the Indec (National Census and Statistical Institute), details the patterns of transitions between the stages of life in Argentina, including working, studying, becoming independent, beginning parenthood, violent situations, and social commitments.

Mira, short for “miracle,” is the fifth fastest supercomputer in the world. A $200 million machine, it requires more than 200 cabinets of hardware and wiring to function. The massive device has 400 square meters (about 4300 square feet) of surface area and allows humans to investigate issues of the world that would normally be

Sociologist Alicia Gutierrez pointed out that, “[poor] is a descriptive category rather than explanatory,” making the term quite controversial. The concept should also be considered in geological and historical context. When discussing the issue of poverty, we must always be aware of how we are defining it.

Cáñamo México (Hemp Mexico) is a magazine presenting “cannabis culture” from a non-prohibitionist perspective. Publishers claim that the magazine is an attempt to contribute to the Mexican debate about cannabis. The government stands against the magazine, however, because it threatens the moral foundation of the family.

Chile is in a state of confusion, attempting to implement free higher education, but unsure of the best way to do so. Last May, after much debate and even the creation of an advisory council, President Michelle Bachelet announced her revised goal of free higher education by 2016. But there is a well-known secret in

Shoppers have been banned from lining up overnight in front of Caracas supermarkets because it causes product scarcities and enables consumers to make illegal sales at inflated prices, as well as to sell contraband to Colombia. President Nicolás Maduro has also created a new governmental team, as well as shut down part of the Venezuelan-Colombian

Academic dropout rates due to insecurity have doubled in the last five years throughout El Salvador. Other top causes are “change of address” and “change of school,” accounting for 20,000 students who dropped out in 2014 alone. But Deputy Minister of Education, Francisco Castaneda, says he is convinced that gang phenomenon is a key factor

The church of La Luz del Mundo attracts not only followers, but also politicians. Most recently Jaime Rodríguez, more famously known as “El Bronco,” made an appearance, as well as PRI supporter Héctor Yunes.