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Machismo Culture and Gender-Based Violence in Latin America are Connected Phenomena

While too abstract to be an explicitly codified principle, the concept of machismo is present on a social, economic, and political level.

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China COVID19 Diplomacy & International Relations Latin America Technology

The Price Of Huawei’s Bid For Brazil’s 5G Network

China’s Huawei was struggling to secure a chance to bid for Brazil’s new 5G network, but Brazil’s dire need for vaccines might give China a new advantage.

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China Economics Latin America

China’s Shopping List: Latin America

With foreign investors pulling out of Latin America’s uncertain economy, China has swooped in to buy these low-cost companies as opposed to pricy European and U.S. American investments.

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Breaking the Cycle: Stopping Gender Violence in Latin America

The apparent rise of gender-based homicide has impelled Latin American countries to legally distinguish the crime as “femicide.”

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Appetite for Destruction: China’s Fishing Problem in Latin American Waters

Latin American waters have fallen prey to China’s economic pandering, particularly Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. China’s fishing exploitation is heedless towards ecologically sensitive waters, especially the Galapagos Islands, revered for its unique flora and fauna. In one month, 300 fishing vessels have spent a total of 73,000 hours fishing off of the Galapagos coasts.