The Gray Tide: Latin America’s Demographic Transformation
A perfect storm of plunging birth rates and rapidly aging populations will break over Latin America in coming decades. Is there a silver lining?
La Marea Plateada: La Transformación Demográfica de América Latina
Una tormenta perfecta de tasas de natalidad en caída libre y poblaciones que envejecen rápidamente se avecina sobre América Latina. ¿Tendrá un lado positivo?
Maré Cinza: A transformação demográfica da América Latina
Uma tempestade perfeita de queda nas taxas de natalidade e envelhecimento acelerado da população vai se abater sobre a América Latina nas próximas décadas. Há alguma saída?
NEW AQ: Latin America’s Demographic Cliff Is Here
Falling fertility rates are already having profound political and economic effects.
Latin America’s Demographic Transformation by the Numbers
A deeper look at the shift’s nuances and impact on pensions and day-to-day life
How Aging Societies Are Putting Greater Pressure on Women
Care for the elderly is falling disproportionately to women, affecting careers and family planning.
The Intertwined Dynamics of Demographics and Race
Stark racial inequalities are affecting birth rates throughout Latin America, but the topic is critically understudied.
Migration Has Emerged as a Key Factor in Fertility
In a region on the move, the role of migration in driving demographic shifts deserves more attention.
To Manage Latin America’s Demographic Shifts, Support Women
The changes underway are the result of largely positive trends, although governments can do more to handle the transition.
Mexico Is Growing Old. Can It Build a Care System in Time?
The country’s demographic bonus ends with Sheinbaum’s presidency, offering a chance to rethink care and close workforce gender gaps.
A Music Festival Reveals the Generation Gap in Brazil’s Politics
A controversy over pro-Lula demonstrations at Lollapalooza overlaps with Bolsonaro’s bid to court older voters.
Behind Afro-Mexicans’ Historic Effort to Be Counted
A black activist reflects on a history-making question on Mexico’s next census.
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