Though gender equality has yet to be achieved in our society, progress is being made, and figures are looking more positive than they were 20 years ago. 

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner made remarks in a Cuban airport while waiting for her plane to be prepared for her return to Argentina. 

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.

Although economic growth in the second quarter was higher than expected, the long-term outlook is for slower growth in Colombia. 

In economic competitiveness Argentina ranked at 38th among 42 countries, below Chile, Mexico, Peru and Colombia. 

An award will single out Peruvian entrepreneurs capable of creating successful global companies.