It is very disturbing to read an article like this for either gender, but especially while being a female. It is extremely sad that things like this even have to be posted. The fact that women need to be aware of the danger that awaits them anywhere in the world, but especially these cities is devastating. Women take on a… Read more »
According to Plan International, a nongovernmental organization for children’s rights, “sexual harassment is the main security risk faced by girls and young women around the world.” On October 2, the NGO published the results of an online survey of around 400 experts from 22 cities around the world, who “work on women’s rights, children’s rights and urban safety.” This survey… Read more »
Mexico, Chile, El Salvador, and Costa Rica are the first four Latin American nations that sign an alliance that is fully committed to eradicate the use of coal by 2030. The group of countries is planning to produce energy through alternative sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. The alliance of 21 countries is the first agreeance after the environmental… Read more »
Professional runners, amateurs and lovers of nature have a date with the planet. The race is organized by the Natura Foundation and by each participating institution will plant 3 trees of native species in reserves. It is expected that about 8,000 runners (5,000 in the Colombian capital and 3000 in Medellín) will take part in the event. The capital will… Read more »
Air pollution is a serious problem for the world population, because in the last six years its levels have remained high. This situation has led to nine out of ten people breathing air with high levels of pollutants, causing the death of seven million people a year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These deaths are due to both… Read more »
Uruguay was the first country to legalize marijuana for recreational or medical purposes in its region. I believe this was a smart move for Uruguay because they have started to generate a large amount of revenue. The initial investment of Simbiosys, a company made for growing and selling of marijuana, was $ 1.7 million. That is 56 million Uruguayan pesos… Read more »
The Swedish furniture company Ikea announced its formal entry into the Latin American market through the Chilean company Falabella, which has a strong presence in the region. It had been rumored for a long time about Ikea’s interest in the Latin American market, starting with Mexico, but nothing had been materialized. Now, together with Falabella, Ikea has plans to open… Read more »
During the last years there has been talk about the future of music in physical format (CDs and vinyl records) in view of the growing popularity of streaming platforms. According to Christopher Vollmer, PricewaterhouseCoopers’ lead consultant on entertainment and media issues, the model of streaming services “has become the preferred business model and user experience for most consumers”. This is… Read more »
According to Rafael Farromeque, senior specialist of the infrastructure vice-presidency of the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), half of the air traffic of all the countries of the Andean region (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia) will be concentrated in the Colombian territory within 7 years. Farromeque said that “in total in the region, passenger traffic to 2040 will… Read more »
Last year Uruguay became the first country to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes throughout its territory. Now, marijuana can be acquired legally through three modalities: pharmacies, crops and cannabis clubs. According to The New York Times, marijuana is sold in pharmacies for $ 1.30 a gram and the maximum amount allowed for sale is 10 grams a… Read more »