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Daniela Delgado

Economist. Professor of Economics at the University of the Americas - UDLA (Ecuador). Doctoral candidate at the University of Salamanca, Rule of Law and Global Governance program.

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Mental Health in a Region in Crisis: Suicide in Latin America

Although the decision to take one's own life is an individual one, the social implications of suicide are substantial in terms of the health and well-being of a community and society as a whole.

Who Fights for The Stillborn?

Access to comprehensive health services, especially prenatal check-ups, is essential to reduce the rate of fetal deaths. It is estimated that at least four out of every ten deaths that occur during childbirth could be avoided with the assistance of a professional and the required care.

Oil is no longer trendy

Co-author Daniela Carrión The fashion industry is one of the most lucrative worldwide. It has a value similar to the GDP of France and employs more than 300 million people. However, it is the second most polluting industry in the world.

The energy sector: an opportunity to get out of the crisis

The reorganization of the architecture of the energy sector in the region, the strategic alliances and the progressive changes of the energy matrices, will eventually bring positive results for the economies of Latin America.