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Kakistocracy in Latin America
The current era of weakened democracies is gradually leading to the formation of governments composed of low-quality members.
Don Quixote and the crisis of the fifties or the last tramway
This text was sent by Cuban journalist and intellectual José Gabriel Barrenechea Chávez, from prison in Cuba.
The specter of ultra-processed foods at Christmas
It was Christmas Eve in a town in the Andes where joy shone in every corner. Lights hung from colonial balconies, the plazas resounded with carols, and the markets were packed with customers looking for what they needed for the celebrations. However, beneath this atmosphere, a shadow loomed over the traditions: the growing consumption of ultra-processed products. Like the miser Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, our societies seem to be being captured by the trap of the easy, the industrialized and the fast, harming cultural richness and health. Christmas, since colonial times, has been a celebration deeply rooted in Latin American culture. Each region brought unique traditions to the table, many of them fusing indigenous, African and European elements. The tamale, a symbol of cultural resistance, was prepared with native corn, wrapped in banana leaves, cooked slowly and shared with pride. Turkey, suckling pig or hallacas told stories of the land and collective work. Desserts also had their own narrative: dulce de leche, butter cookies and fritters were made at home, passing on secrets from generation to generation. Christmas cooking was an act of resistance against global standardization. The community gathered not only to eat, but to cook together, creating an...
Drug shortages: What can Panama learn from other countries in the region?
One possible solution, both to the problem of drug shortages and to the high cost of medicines in private pharmacies, is to purchase them through non-profit organizations, such as the United Nations agencies.
Are the “Trumps of the world” really like Trump?
Generalizing their characteristics only generates analytical biases that do not contribute to scientific explanation to the question: Why are people opting for authoritarian leaders?
Alternatives to traditional voting promoted electoral participation in the U.S.
Latin America, despite its diverse electoral systems, can learn valuable lessons about improving voting accessibility.
