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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.

Marisa Maiô effect: Virtual absurdity invades real culture and sparks new ethical and commercial challenges

What happens when videos enter an area where the limits are no longer technical, but essentially ethical?

Why do some fathers not take parental leave?

When father choose not to take the time granted to them by law to care for their newborn children, they send—intentionally or not—a clear message: that childcare remains primarily the responsibility of women.

Under Pressure, Resilience: Latin America Needs to Recalibrate Its Development Paradigm

For a long time, the development model in Latin America and the Caribbean followed an upward trajectory: escaping poverty through economic growth would lead to the emergence of a stable middle class.