Extreme poverty increases in Latin America and the Caribbean
From BWI The Social Panorama of Latin America report from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), indicates that extreme poverty had its worst rate for nine years in the region: 10.2 per cent. According to the report,…
How whale poop could counter calls to resume commercial hunting
By Mike Shanahan From Scientific American Whales’ fecal matter feeds the ocean, giving conservationists another argument for saving them on August 28, 2018 Before whales dive into the darkness of the deep ocean they often come to the surface and…
Caribbean Gender Experts say fostering gender equality and women’s rights is indispensable for the region’s sustainable development
ECLAC – CARIBBEAN Fifty-seventh meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean concluded in Santiago, Chile, with a reinforced commitment to address persistent obstacles faced by women in order to achieve…
World’s most beloved game
The World Cup starts on Thursday — these photos from around the world show why soccer is the world’s most beloved game By Mark Abadi From Business Insider Soccer is the world’s most popular and beloved sport, and it’s played…
Antigua first C’bean country to ratify Convention against racism, intolerance
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Antigua and Barbuda Friday become the first Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country and to ratify the Inter-American Convention against Racism, Racial Discrimination and Related Forms of Intolerance. The Instrument of Ratification, signed by Prime Minister Gaston…
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Embracing technology is key for the jobs of tomorrow in Latin America and the Caribbean
From Modern Diplomacy New technologies provide a pathway to poverty reduction and could usher in a wave of higher productivity and growth across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a new World Bank report. At a time of growing…
Recipe of the week
Recipe: Alice Waters’ chickpea and broccoli rabe soup By Hali Bey Ramdene From The Kitchn Last summer, by absolute luck, I scored a last-minute reservation at Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse Cafe in Berkley, California. It was during the height of…
Pope Francis Ignored Letter Detailing Sex Abuse
From Newsmax VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis received a victim’s letter in 2015 that graphically detailed how a priest sexually abused him and how other Chilean clergy ignored it, contradicting the pope’s recent insistence that no victims had come forward…
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Latin America and the Caribbean in 2018: An economic recovery in the making
By Alejandro Werne From IMF Recent trends in the world economy and financial markets are good news for Latin America. Global growth and trade are on an upswing, and we expect the momentum to continue in 2018. Stronger commodity prices…
China forum with Latin America, Caribbean to bolster ties
From Xinhua BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — The upcoming second ministerial meeting under the framework of China and the Forum of Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) will deepen cooperation and strengthen the complementary relationship between the…
