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. 

The government of Peru aims to address problems of overcrowding and the control of inmates. However, the extent of the decree’s proposal is still unknown.

Just as worrisome as it is increasing, micronutrient deficiency is a problem known as “hidden hunger.” This problem has surpassed that of malnutrition rates, becoming the new food challenge and affecting millions of people worldwide. 

Experts say that men in our society are assumed to have the right to say whatever they want. Because of this assumption, some of their remarks to women are inappropriate and fall within the definition of harassment. “They are obscenities, they really are not compliments,” said a woman who was affected by street harassment. Some

Throughout history tattoos have been the perfect mark for a person to identify with a certain criminal group, religion or society. But who enjoys carrying a devilish image?