ECLAC raises projection for Latin America’s GDP growth in 2021 to 5.9%
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) on Tuesday published a report in which it revised its...
August 31, 2021Topic
Inequality
Mexico faces the “most complex” elections in its history
Mexico is facing the "biggest" and above all "most complex" elections in its history due to the pandemic, disinformation and...
April 29, 2021
Opinion: When only 10 countries supply 75% of vaccines, moral failure comes in high doses
Last week, stock exchanges worldwide were told that in 2020 AstraZeneca had revenues of US$27 billion and doubled its profit...
February 18, 2021
Brazil’s Elite Are Once Again Making Negative Headlines, Seeking Vaccination Priority
Brazilian marketing executive Eduardo Menga is extra cautious when it comes to his health.
February 8, 2021
Brazil´s 10 Largest Favelas Join to Open “Favela Bank” Offering Micro Loans, Debit Cards
The economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic has hit especially hard in Brazil's favelas, but the country's 10 biggest slums...
February 4, 2021
Super-rich Recovered Pandemic Losses in Record Time, Report Says
It took the world's 1,000 wealthiest people only nine months to see their fortunes return to pre-pandemic levels, while it...
January 25, 2021
Brazil Gains 12 New Billionaires in 2017, as Inequality Grows
A new report shows a historic increase globally in the number of billionaires last year, and Brazil has gained twelve...
January 22, 2018
More Than 50 Million Brazilians Living Below Poverty Line
More than fifty million Brazilians, 25 percent of the population, live below the poverty line, and have family incomes of...
December 16, 2017
Domestic Workers Law Goes Into Effect
Congress promulgated a constitutional amendment that grants domestic workers the same rights as salaried workers, including eight-hour work days and...
April 9, 2013