Economic Management of the Pandemic in Argentina: A Regional Comparison
Economic Management of the Pandemic in Argentina: A Regional Comparison Argentina was hit particularly hard by the arrival of COVID-19 and the implementation of strict quarantine measures (IMF, 2020). The…
Feast of San Jerónimo: Reflections on Religious Syncretism and Its Influence on the Indigenous Community of Sutiaba in Nicaragua
The Feast of San Jerónimo in Nicaraguan Folklore The Feast of San Jerónimo in Masaya has long characterized Nicaraguan folklore. However, its idiosyncrasy has profoundly influenced indigenous communities like Sutiaba,…
Macroeconomic Stability and Poverty in Argentina: The Role of Public Spending
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2021 and revisits an academic study by the author published in 2015. It incorporates updated empirical evidence through 2020. This article examines…
How Covid Hit Asian Workers Hardest in the United States
COVID-19 lockdowns had a devastating effect on employment for many across the United States, and it is not surprising that there were racial and gender disparities in these effects. However,…
Labor Discrimination Against Trans People in Venezuela: Structural Barriers, Legal Gaps, and the Human Cost of Exclusion
This article examines the structural labor discrimination faced by trans people in Venezuela, a problem that remains largely invisible in public policy and continues to limit the labor rights of…
Caste Discrimination in India: Origins, Hierarchy, and Modern Realities
Caste discrimination in India remains a major social problem, even in the twenty-first century. Although many observers treat caste as an ancient institution, the hierarchy still shapes daily interactions, social…