Bolivia is facing a bread crisis that is putting the new president, Rodrigo Paz, in a tough spot. The country's famous marraqueta rolls, which have been heavily subsidized for years, are now in short supply. This is not just a problem for bakers but also for the people who rely on these affordable r
Cuba is exploring new ways to bring in foreign cash. The government is thinking about making it easier for businesses to set up shop. This includes letting them use dollars, hire their own staff, and even buy property. Right now, Cuba's economy is in rough shape. Power cuts, health scares, and a st
The job market is in a tough spot right now. In October 2025, companies in the U. S. cut 153, 074 jobs. That's a huge jump from October 2024, when only 55, 597 jobs were cut. It's also a big increase from the month before, with 54, 064 job cuts in September 2025. This news comes from Challenger, Gra
The U. S. is in a tough spot. It's spending more than it has, and the debt is piling up. Right now, the country spends about $1 trillion every year just to pay the interest on its debt. That's more than what it spends on defense. Economists say this is a big problem. They warn that the solutions tha
Hurricane Melissa left Cuba in a tough spot. The storm, one of the strongest to hit the Caribbean, dumped a ton of rain. This caused the Rio Cauto, Cuba's longest river, to overflow. The floodwaters cut off a major road. This road connects Havana in the west to big cities like Santiago and Guantanam
Argentina's President Javier Milei is in a tough spot. His libertarian policies have stirred up a lot of trouble. The country is facing a big money crisis. The peso, Argentina's currency, is losing value fast. The government is trying to stop this by using up its savings. Milei promised big changes
In the coastal city of Gabes, Tunisia, people are fed up. They've had enough of the pollution from a big chemical plant. So, they did something about it. They went on strike. They protested. They shut down the city. All to send a message: "Gabes wants to live. " The plant, run by the state, has bee
Bolivia is at a crossroads. The country is facing its worst economic crisis in 40 years, and the people have a tough choice to make. Two pro-business candidates are in the running, and both have similar plans. They want to cut government spending, reduce fuel subsidies, let the currency drop, and im
Climate change is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather. It's also about money. Many countries that are most affected by climate change are also struggling with huge amounts of debt. These countries, which make up the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Vulnerable Twenty Group (CVF-V20), are
The EGKARDIA study took a close look at how the Greek economic crisis affected the health of people who were already struggling. It focused on those who were hit hardest by the financial downturn. The study aimed to spot cardiometabolic diseases early on in these groups. Cardiometabolic diseases are
