Inequality

The Empire of the Rich: Inequality, Power, and Democracy at Risk

David Castells-Quintana
The growing concentration of wealth in the hands of a global elite threatens to capture political power and erode the very foundations of democracy.
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How much wealth concentration can democracy withstand?
Inequality
As democracies erode, Latin America’s billionaires grow richer
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Susana Reina
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The multiple transitions the region is undergoing will only be legitimate if they manage to confront the climate crisis without deepening inequality.

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Jesús Tovar
The Peruvian Congress has turned political chaos into a strategy to concentrate power and move toward an authoritarianism built from within Parliament itself.

Peru marks International Women’s Day with setbacks in the rights of girls and women

Susana Reina
Within the context of March 8, recent political decisions and judicial rulings have reignited the debate over the effective protection of the autonomy and dignity of girls and women in the country.
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Canada between ambition and inaction: From the...

Luiz Leomil
After an ambitious speech in Davos about international coherence, the Canadian government faces criticism for its caution and silence regarding the humanitarian crisis in Cuba.
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María Villarreal
The multiple transitions the region is undergoing will only be legitimate if they manage to confront the climate crisis without deepening inequality.

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It is necessary to safeguard and protect elections in Colombia

Fidel Cano
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Canada between ambition and inaction: From the Davos speech to silence on Cuba

Luiz Leomil
After an ambitious speech in Davos about international coherence, the Canadian government faces criticism for its caution and silence regarding the humanitarian crisis in Cuba.
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The Time for Just Transitions

María Villarreal
The multiple transitions the region is undergoing will only be legitimate if they manage to confront the climate crisis without deepening inequality.

Ecuador’s late insertion into the structure of global organized crime

Matías Abad Merchán
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