A Rocky Road Ahead for Costa Rica’s Rodrigo Chaves
The former economy minister’s victory reflects political disaffection as inequality threatens the country’s stability.
Industrial Policy Can Rescue Latin America from its Commodities Trap
Policymakers can reduce inequality by moving beyond past failed attempts at diversifying national economies.
Back to the 1960s? Education May Be Latin America’s Most Lasting Scar from COVID-19
The growing educational gap will cause devastating damage to inequality – and economic growth – for years to come unless we take the warning signs seriously.
This Isn’t the Path to Solving Mexico’s Inequality
Polarization will do nothing to reduce the gap between rich and poor.
No te olvides de Silvia
Una historia personal de un talento extraordinario – y de por qué no es suficiente para tener éxito.
Don’t Forget About Silvia
A personal story about genius-level talent – and why it isn’t enough to succeed.
Não podemos esquecer de Sílvia
Um relato pessoal sobre um talento genial — e porque isso não foi suficiente para alcançar o sucesso.
Let’s Look Beyond GDP to Rebuild Latin America
Well-being, inequality and sustainability should be measured just as carefully as the monetary value of a nation’s products.
In Brazil’s Favelas, Organizing Is the Difference Between Life and Death
The grassroots effort to battle hunger, fake news and COVID-19 itself.
How a Changing Economy Is Leaving Afro-Cubans Behind
Whether or not President-elect Donald Trump follows through on plans to reverse the U.S.’ economic opening with Cuba, entrepreneurship on the island will be hard to get rid of. Reforms enacted by President Raúl Castro in 2011 (three years before the U.S. rapprochement began) have already led to a boom in restaurants, bed-and-breakfasts, private taxis and other … Read more
High Inequality
Latin America suffers from both the world’s highest rate of income inequality and from a lackluster economic performance that puts it well behind the growth levels of other emerging regions such as Asia. Could there be a connection? Recent research suggests that high inequality and low social mobility are more than just poor people’s problems: … Read more
