Containing Migration is a Mistake
Policies aiming to contain migration by force are a mistake. Here’s why. Emigration is a consequence of political and economic corruption in Latin America. There are structural conditions that expel and oblige citizens, more specifically from Guatemala and other countries in
Failing Your Way to Success
“Mike, she finish,” he says. His voice barely audible and downbeat as it always is, but now it also carries a hint of disbelief. I knew that he meant she was dead, but partly not knowing what to say and
Using Effective Aid to Tackle Global Health Issues
When global challenges are so great and so urgent, it is critical that we make sure every dollar invested in tackling disease, poverty and injustice delivers the greatest social return. Too many people are suffering and too much potential is
Latino Children: the Potential for our Future
"Save our Latino children's potential to contribute to our future" is the key. He started by telling them that there were kids in other parts of the world who could memorize Pi to hundreds of decimal points. They could write
Zika Virus Highlights Flaws in Public Health Approaches in the Americas – Part 2
How has the International community responded, what are possible solutions, and how does this affect reproductive and women's rights in Brazil? In part 1, we covered the basic tenets of Zika, its history, modes of transmission, and the forms of testing and treatment