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China and Latin America and the Caribbean seek to deepen their economic and commercial cooperation, amid global uncertainty
The Second High-Level China-Latin America Investment and Cooperation Forum was held at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile. With senior authorities from the government of China in attendance, along with representatives of international and regional organizations, development banks and the public…
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Why does Latin America and the Caribbean need to discuss about Proptech?
By Guillermo Mulville From IDB Invest Our region has the highest share of city-dwellers in the world. Considering the lack of transparency in contracts, high transaction costs, scarce mortgage financing, high landlord requirements, and other hurdles, it is not surprising…
IP value creation in Latin America – tough, but not impossible
Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru have all taken significant steps in recent times to improve their IP regimes and drive changes to facilitate the commercialisation of IP rights in Latin America. However, significant issues remain – including registration delays,…
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The Caribbean in Latin America, central theme of congress in Cuba
From Presna Latina Holguin, Cuba, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) The XIV edition of the Ibero-American Congress of Thought, to be held here from October 25 to 27, invites us to reflect on Caribbean cultural diversity among the countries of the…
One in five people in Latin America and the Caribbean experiences sexual extortion, or knows someone who has, survey says
Report highlights citizens’ views and experiences of bribery and corruption BERLIN, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new report from Transparency International reveals that more than half of all citizens in 18 Latin American and Caribbean countries think corruption is…
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The UWI Vice-Chancellor leads mission to The Bahamas
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, September 13, 2019—Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, was visibly moved as he opened his Forum on the Hurricane Response in The Bahamas on Friday, September 13, 2019….
MOOC: Inequalities in Latin America and the Caribbean
From UNESCO The third and final edition of the MOOC “Inequalities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Research, Policies and Management for Social Transformations” finished this month. Almost 4,000 people registered in the course, from more than 100 countries of…
Mental health in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Rodriguez JJ. From NCBI Author information 1Senior Advisor on Mental Health. Pan American Health Organization/Regional Office of the World Health Organization, Washington, DC, USA, email [email protected]. Abstract Mental illnesses are a growing health problem and reducing the treatment gap…
National Car Rental’s Premier Selection expands to Latin America
Customers can now upgrade to upscale vehicles at the San Jose Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica ST. LOUIS – Sept. 10, 2019 – National Car Rental, the award-winning car rental brand for frequent travelers, announced the launch of its exclusive Premier Selection offering, now available…
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The Pybus philosophy in Windies cricket
From The University of the West Indies The CLR James Cricket Research Centre, Cave Hill, Barbados. Friday, September 6, 2019—Two photographs in as many days tell the story of the future of West Indies cricket. The first captures Floyd Reifer,…
