Argentina’s Nestor Kirchner Gas Pipeline: A Matter of State?
Argentina is a country with a long history of searching for messiahs. Far from long-term solutions, much of Argentine society devotes itself to a brilliant leader’s capabilities, or to our…
Mining in Mexico: A Socio-political Analysis of Extractivism
Mexico is the thirteenth largest country in the world. In its almost two million square kilometers there is a diversity of landscapes and natural environments, creating ample mining opportunity and…
Social Cohesion as an Instrument for Addressing Social Problems Among Countries in Latin America
Social cohesion is a paradigm dating back to the 19th century when Émile Durkheim, Auguste Comte and Herbert Spencer studied social unity. In the South American region, Uruguayan sociologist José…
Wages in Venezuela: How Self-employment, Policy Change, and Freelancing Offer Hope
Even after a recent hike, the minimum wage in Venezuela remains below 1 dollar (USD) per day. Some critics blame the wages on the nation’s highly centralized, top-down policies. Others…
The Galapagos Islands: Reforestation and Sustainable Development Goals Using Water-saving Technologies
In the Galapagos Islands, a team of scientists is researching modern reforestation technologies to regenerate degraded habitats, support local agriculture, and promote sustainable development goals. This remote archipelago in Ecuador…
Food Insecurity, Poverty, and Social Inequalities in Brazil: Social Chasms Grow
Built on unequal social foundations, Brazil has not yet overcome historic challenges such as income concentration, mass unemployment, and the lack of prospects for the younger generations. The disease of…
Entrepreneurship in Mexico: An Artisan’s Journey
Daniela is 58 years old with a technical degree in haute couture who has spent the vast majority of her life sewing and designing clothes. Over a decade ago, Daniela…
Are Millennials Less Entrepreneurial in the United States Than Past Generations?
Millennials have recently developed a reputation as the entrepreneurial generation, thanks in part to a study funded by GoDaddy that suggested more millennials own businesses and express a greater desire…
COVID and Families in Mexico: Livelihoods and Contagion During the Pandemic
Mexican society has suffered a huge blow with the pandemic that began in 2020. Like other countries around the world, the closure of businesses and human activities caused a drop…
Pollution in Loreto and Peruvian Law 30645
Loreto, an idealized destination for many nature-loving tourists, projects a reality that contrasts fiercely with the green mantles of the Amazon. This Peruvian jungle department exposes a difficult environmental challenge,…