An overshadowed statistic in federal data, long-term unemployment (LTU) is one of the most poignant social irregularities for millions of American families, as well as an example of Washington’s disrespect for human rights. Jorge V. Jaime People looking for work for six months or more join another 120,000 […]
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CLAUK, a Latin American coalition in the United Kingdom
The Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK, formed by nine voluntary sector organisations, was founded in November 2012 with the aim of raising awareness and disseminating information concerning matters that are of importance to the Latin American community. The results of the study “No Longer Invisible”, carried out […]
Carlos Abajos: “Catholicism is in the DNA of a Latin American”
63% Of Latin Americans living in the United Kingdom are considered to be Catholic. The presence of Hispanic parishioners translates weekly in to more than 1,300 worshipers. . Ramón Alabau . In the premises of the London Latin American Chaplaincy the phone never stops ringing. Many of the callers ask […]
The unpunished corruption in Peru
Of Peru’s various presidents during the last 30 years, one is currently serving a prison sentence for corruption and two more are under investigation accused of the same. Only two former leaders, now deceased, are regarded as true examples of honesty. Manuel Robles Sosa Only the former leaders, Fernando Belaúnde […]
Against the criticism of art, or why does the shoemaker judge the tailor
“Those who know music create it, those who know less teach it, those who know less still organise it, and those who know nothing criticise it.” Luciano Pavarotti. Macu Gavilán Rumour has it that critics feel a secret, almost sexual pleasure when they find the work they’re analysing contains something […]