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3 ways corporate giants can innovate better with start-ups in Latin America
Corporate venturing is growing, but Latin America is behind the curve. Here are 3 ways big corporations in the region can better innovate with start-ups.
Climate Change
In Mexico, fighting climate change could soon begin in the classroom
A new initiative hopes to make climate change education a part of Mexico's national curriculum - and to turn children into climate educators as a result.
Latin America
Why support for Latin America's early tech hubs is vital for the region
Venture capital investment in Latin America reached an all-time high in 2019. Despite years of hard work to get to this point, the region now faces unprecedented challenges to maintain it.
COVID-19
Could rolling lockdowns be the answer to COVID-19 in low-income countries?
It's suggested that a strict 50-day lockdown, followed by a 30-day relaxation period, where social distancing is still followed, would help to steadily reduce cases of coronavirus.
COVID-19
Could rolling lockdowns be the answer to COVID-19 in low-income countries?
It's suggested that a strict 50-day lockdown, followed by a 30-day relaxation period, where social distancing is still followed, would help to steadily reduce cases of coronavirus.
Future of Food
COVID-19 is causing a global food crisis. This is how to address it
COVID-19 has exposed how vulnerable our food systems are, through a lack of disposable income for those in developing countries, and the disruption of global food chains.
COVID-19
Anti-Asian racism is on the rise. This is what it feels like
COVID-19 has led to an increase in racism directed at those of Asian descent. Here, a teacher of Vietnamese heritage in Bogota recounts her experiences.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 25 May
Today's top stories: UN warns pandemic may reverse human development for the first time in 30 years; US bans travel from Brazil; Spain eases lockdown.
COVID-19
This is how cities in the Global South can fight COVID-19 most effectively
Cities in developing countries face particular challenges in the battle against COVID-19. Investment in primary healthcare is the best way to overcome them
COVID-19
Colombia's former president says COVID-19 shows the importance of listening to indigenous peoples on how we treat the planet
When leaders heed the wisdom of indigenous peoples, we can better protect ourselves and the planet, says former President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos.
COVID-19
How coronavirus is affecting indigenous people in the Amazon
There are growing fears that COVID-19 may wreak havoc in the Amazon. Finding a way to help indigenous communities is hard, as each tribe is different and therefore needs a different respo...
Latin America
How Latin America can confront COVID-19 - tips from former world leaders
Four former leaders of Central and South American Countries warn about the devastating effects coronavirus could have on the region and what must be done to protects lives and livelihoods.
COVID-19
Latin America is facing another 'lost decade' because of COVID-19
Latin America is facing a severe economic downturn due to COVID-19, warns the IMF. Mitigating the human and economic cost requires unprecedented action.
Book Club
Meet the 12-year-old who started her own library in Brazil
It all started when Lua Oliveira noticed a mother telling her daughter she couldn't afford to buy her a book.
Latin America
Support for women's strike in Mexico gains ground
The strike is planned for March 9.