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 improve ties with the U. S. They also want to bring in more foreign inv...
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 home to 1. 7 billion of the world's poorest people. They are facing ...
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 conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These are serio...
In the spring of 2020, the United States faced an unprecedented health crisis that sent shockwaves through the economy and put millions of lives at risk. Lawmakers from both major political parties joined forces to pass a massive and costly emergency response. This effort helped prevent long-term damage to the economy. However, this financial aid came at a price. Tod...
Mark Carney, a name that has been making waves in Canadian politics, is set to take the reins from Justin Trudeau. Born and raised in Canada, Carney's journey from a small town to the big leagues of international finance and now politics is quite the story. Carney's career in finance spanned over two decades. He worked for Goldman Sachs for 13 years, bouncin...
For years, Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, was beloved for promising freedom from Portuguese rule and a better life. But recently, things have changed. When Daniel Chapo took office as president, the country was more discontented than ever. Many people think the recent election was unfair, and protests have been happening since October. The election has caused a...
Lebanon has been grappling with a severe economic and financial crisis, and the impact has extended to food safety and security. With the economic downturn, many people are struggling to afford safe and nutritious food. This crisis has not only affected the quality of life but also the practices and knowledge surrounding food safety. Understanding the extent of the ...
In a surprising turn of events, Evo Morales, the former president of Bolivia, took to social media to share a video showing his car had been shot at. The video, posted on Facebook, depicted Morales in the front passenger seat with two bullet holes visible in the windshield. The driver seemed injured. Morales blamed the current government for the incident, heightening...
Imagine waking up one morning with no electricity. That's what happened to the entire population of Cuba recently. The island's power grid failed, leaving 10 million people without any electricity. The cause? One of the main power plants stopped working at around 11 a. m. , leading to a total grid failure. The Cuban government tried to prevent this by closing school...
A new report from a venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, reveals that crypto usage has hit an all-time high. Over 617 million people worldwide now own cryptocurrencies, and around 30 to 60 million are active users. September saw an impressive 220 million unique crypto addresses, a threefold increase from late 2023. This growth comes after a tough period known a...