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Human relationships as an indicator of well-being

As an economist trained at a public university in Colombia, I grew up surrounded by talented people determined to overcome their circumstances. Today, when...

The return of minimal bonds

Amid digital polarization, small communities on social networks reinvent rituals and create minimal emotional bonds that challenge contemporary loneliness.

From endurance to resilience: the future of development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean must shift from endurance to resilience to protect achievements and advance human development amid uncertainty.

Older adults don’t want nursing homes: autonomy, aging and bias in Latin America

A study in Chile reveals a gap between how older adults see themselves and how younger generations imagine them. The question is not only demographic—it’s political and cultural: how do we envision our own aging?

Invisible generosity: the power of solidarity

In Latin America, generosity abounds, however, much of it remains invisible. Transforming it into a culture of sustained giving is key to building stronger communities.

From Barrel to Branding: El Chavo del Ocho as a Strategy of Nostalgia and Market

In recent years, the incorporation of technologies such as deepfake has allowed the series to be reinterpreted in order to connect with new audiences.