Latin America in a post-Covid world While the rapid containment response initially slowed the infection rate, many social and economic factors hindered the containment of the virus. While governments stepped in and provided financial assistance to those most in need, many were left out. Rethinking the social contract could pave […]
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A majority in the UK support transformational policies
A survey by the Common Ground campaign shows that, contrary to popular opinion, Britain is a progressive country crying out for transformational change. The research analysed over 1,800 data sources and found that the UK is an overwhelmingly progressive country calling out for bold solutions to the crises we […]
Covid-19 favours the rich
In 2021, despite the force of the pandemic, the planet’s wealthiest inhabitants accumulated 45.6 per cent of global wealth. The amount of money concentrated in the hands of the richest 1 per cent was up on the year before, thanks to the volume of assets hoarded and the addition of […]
The fight for agricultural workers’ rights in Spain
More than half of Europe’s fruit and vegetables are grown in southern Spain. Much of the produce grown goes to UK and European supermarkets. But for many years workers from the region have protested against serious exploitation. Clare Carlile / Ethical Consumer* UK-based organisations Ethical Consumer and The […]
Re-election for Bukele: the people will decide
Without a doubt, re-election is a thorny issue for El Salvador’s next elections, with the current president intent on return to office. But that decision is in the hands of the people, and will be decided when they go to the polls in 2024. Luis Beatón The fact […]
















