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The social and economic cost of Coronavirus

Covid-19 has made its mark on all the global economy’s socioeconomic indicators and, despite its worldwide impact, the weakest and most vulnerable economies have been hit the hardest. Coronavirus has also shown us that neoliberalism is incapable of resolving problems like those caused by the pandemic.    Teyuné Díaz Díaz […]

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Built on a political lie

“Missionaries”, a carefully-plotted tale of politics and war set predominantly in Colombia, has impressed many readers and won plaudits in the United States.    Sean Sheehan   Of the four main characters, two are Colombians: Abel, recruited by paramilitaries after his village is destroyed by guerrillas; and Juan Pablo, a […]

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The weakening of Ecuador

This year has been extremely complex for the South American nation. Social protests, allegations of political judicialisation, economic problems and the pandemic have all taken their toll on Ecuador’s 17 million citizens.    Sinay Céspedes Moreno   The national political landscape has been tense since January, with allegations of political […]