Mabel Encinas, a Mexican living in London, thinks that the general message from the authorities on how to deal with the virus was not really clear for the public. She also believes that to beat the virus we need physical distance rather than social distance. Nathan Raia Mabel […]
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The pandemic that stripped neoliberalism
Covid-19 unleashes a crisis of enormous proportions that increases the one which had already been incubating since the previous year. Juan Diego García The recurrence of the economic crises confirmed that neoliberal discourse was false on such a decisive matter as this. The current pandemic confirms how neoliberal […]
Creating, imposing and maintaining inequality
The culture of privilege has three basic characteristics: normalised inequality as a hegemonic form of domination, established social position based on personal background, and the need for perpetuation. Teyuné Díaz Díaz This is how it is explained by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), […]
The risk of child poverty in Europe
It is one of the richest regions on the planet. However, the well-being and equality of minors are not considered priorities by the great powers. It is believed that around 23 million children face the risk of poverty and social exclusion. Covid has made it worse and is expected to […]
The discussion about abortion is back
The Dominican Republic is one of the few countries in Latin America where abortion is illegal, but with the new government, there is a social interest in adopting the new penal code that includes this subject. Edilberto F. Méndez The current Dominican penal code bans all action against […]