Argentina’s Creative Work to Get Kids Back in Class
In the outskirts of Buenos Aires, aggressive outreach programs aim to reduce dropout rates. Is it enough?
WEBCAST: Confronting the Education Crisis- How to Rebuild Latin America’s Human Capital
On February 8, AS/COA hosted a conversation about the urgent action needed to prevent a lost generation.
With Schools Reopening, Latin America Surveys the Damage
A new study tracks the punishing effect of pandemic closures on Latin American children and youth.
A Socially Conservative Left Is Gaining Traction in Latin America
The electoral strength of the right is pushing Latin America’s leftists away from progressive causes.
Teach Your Children: Behind Argentina’s Quiet Rebellion
A fight over school closures may define politics – and society itself – for the foreseeable future.
Afro-Brazilians Must Be Included in the Quest for Amazon Sustainability
The Amazon’s Black community, one of Brazil’s largest, faces numerous challenges.
The Amazon’s Big Cities Need Green Jobs Too. It’s a Challenge
The region’s cities face dire poverty and unemployment.
Os afro-brasileiros devem ser incluídos na busca pela sustentabilidade da Amazônia
A comunidade negra da Amazônia, uma das maiores do Brasil, enfrenta hoje inúmeros desafios.
WEBCAST: Michelle Bachelet, Epsy Campbell Barr y María Eugenia Vidal sobre cómo involucrar a más mujeres en la política
AS/COA y Citi Foundation organizaron una conversación con tres líderes que hicieron historia en la lucha por la representación política en América Latina.
WEBCAST: Michelle Bachelet, Epsy Campbell Barr and María Eugenia Vidal on How to Involve More Women in Politics
AS/COA and Citi Foundation host a conversation with three history-making leaders on the fight for representation in Latin American politics.
This Isn’t the Path to Solving Mexico’s Inequality
Polarization will do nothing to reduce the gap between rich and poor.
After the Default: Argentina’s Unsustainable “20/80” Economy
Too many Argentines are left outside the most productive sectors of the economy, a leading economist writes.
This Mexican Town Shows Why Distance Learning Is Impossible for Many
Despite investment in “tele-schools,” poor planning and a lack of program continuity have left rural communities with few ways to connect.
The Flawed Legal Battle to Save Brazil’s Indigenous from COVID-19
A Supreme Court decision sounds encouraging on the surface – but will likely fail to protect indigenous peoples in practice.
5 Big Ideas for a Post-COVID Latin America
Special Report View as PDF 5 Big Ideas for a Post-COVID Latin America From universal health care to a revival of hemispheric trade talks, it’s time to be bold. Let’s Look Beyond GDP to Rebuild Latin America By ALICIA BÁRCENA Well-being, inequality and sustainability should be measured just as carefully as the monetary value of … Read more
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