World Bank breaks down the possible challenges that may hurt Latin America this 2016. Latin America has been every bit of an improved nation, but that is not without the challenges that the region is experiencing since the millennium.
The latest statistical report released by advocacy group Front Line Defenders revealed the appalling reality that human rights defenders all over the world are at great risk to be victims of extreme forms of violence. And based on the organization’s annual report, 157 human rights activists were killed or died in detention in 25 countries in 2015.
The travel and tourism industry in Latin America were greatly struck during the 2008-2009 recession. While international arrivals slowed and tourist visits depleted, the region’s tourism industry was resilient, which led to its gradual and continuous growth.
Latin America is currently the world’s fastest-growing region in terms of the number of students attending colleges and universities in the United States. The latest report showed the region is dramatically increasing the flow of students to American schools thanks to Brazil and Mexico, the nations that have ended their decades-long of relative academic isolation, Vida en El Valle noted.
The infamous Latin American political revolution known as “pink tide” is reportedly receding. According to Financial Times, these populist political movements have sharply swept the region leftward for over the past 17 years. Though some populists, such as Bolivia’s Evo Morales, remain popular and resolutely entrenched in power, others have started to fade.
Chileans commemorate the works of their beloved poet, Pablo Neruda. A 65-feet balloon that portrayed the image of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda can be seen from afar during the street carnival that flooded the streets of Santiago with color.
As the U.S. looks towards next year’s presidential election, Latin America countries are experiencing big changes in leadership and challenges to old regimes.
Latin America has been bombarded with a series of changes this 2015. From the highly-criticized leaders in Venezuela and Argentina to the indictment of Guatemala’s president as well as the longest-running armed conflict in the Southern Hemisphere.
The following dishes will be made and enjoyed by Latinos all over the world during the holidays. Each Latin American country has dishes that are unique, but some foods that can cross borders and have even made it to the U.
Latino Millennials are blazing their career trails in paths that are uncommon from previous generations. This Instagram generation is also becoming well known for breaking the mold of what it means to be at the top of an industry.
The holiday marking the continent's discovery - "Columbus Day" to most Americans and "Día de la Raza" in many Spanish-speaking nations - is increasingly being celebrated as "Indigenous Peoples Day" by jurisdictions across the United States.
