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Politics / 5 days ago

World overwhelmingly backs UN resolution against torture, except for three hold-outs

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a sweeping resolution reaffirming the absolute ban on torture, and nearly every member state joined the vote. The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a sweeping resolution reaffirming the absolute ban on torture, and nearly every member state joined the vote. According to recent reports, 169 nations voted in favour while only three — the United States, Israel and Argentina — opposed the measure. The resolution highlights what many see as one of the most basic tenets of human dignity that under no circumstances, of war, terror, and political unrest, should torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment ever be tolerated.

Culture / 3 weeks ago

Why school start times vary so widely across Latin America

Across Latin America, school start times range from 6 a.m. in Colombia to 10 a.m. in Uruguay. Across Latin America, school start times range from 6 a.m. in Colombia to 10 a.m. in Uruguay. While it might seem like a small detail, the hour a student begins class can make a big difference in how they learn, sleep, and grow. Sleep experts have long warned that early school starts clash with adolescents' natural rhythms. Teenagers biologically tend to fall asleep later and wake up later, making those pre-dawn routines a real struggle.

Culture / 3 weeks ago

Same effort, different score: The wildly uneven grading systems of South America

In a striking visual overview of educational systems across South America, the grading scales used by countries vary widely, reflecting the region’s complex histories and educational infrastructures. The map shows how school grades are awarded from “worst” to “best,” with ranges like 0–10, 1–5, 0–20, and even 1–100 appearing in different nations. While superficially this might look like a quirky oddity, it actually reveals deeper truths about how schooling and standards operate in Latin America.

Politics / 5 weeks ago

Javier Milei’s party leads Argentina’s 2025 elections with 40% vote

Argentina’s mid-term legislative elections on Sunday, October 26, 2025, reshaped the country’s political terrain. According to provisional results, President Javier Milei’s libertarian coalition, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), secured approximately 40.7% of the national vote, while the opposition Peronist-aligned Fuerza Patria pulled in around 31.7%.

Environment / 9 weeks ago

These are South America’s safest countries to live in amid cartels and chaos

Latin America has long been associated with high crime rates, violent cartels, and drug trafficking networks that dominate global headlines. Countries like El Salvador, Colombia, and Mexico are often cited for their struggles with narco-violence, gang warfare, and soaring homicide rates. This paints a picture of a region where safety is a daily concern. For many outsiders, “Latin America” has become almost synonymous with insecurity.

World / 11 weeks ago

South America set for record soybean harvest as Brazil leads the charge

South America, the engine room of global soybean production, is gearing up for what could be a record-breaking harvest. The region, responsible for more than half of the world’s soybean supply, is showing renewed strength, led by Brazil’s extraordinary output and Argentina’s resilience despite challenging weather conditions. According to the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, Brazil is expected to produce around 6,150 million bushels of soybeans in the 2024/25 season, up from 5,428 million the previous year, cementing its position as the undisputed global leader.

Business / 17 weeks ago

G20 inflation snapshot: June 2025 sees wide gap between crisis economies and moderate peers

A notable infographic produced by World Visualized for June 2025 shows how widely inflation rates vary among the Group of 20 economies. At one end, Argentina and Turkey continue to experience runaway price growth of around 39.4% and 35% respectively, while China’s inflation rate barely registers at 0.1%. Most other G20 members fall somewhere between these poles, highlighting how different economic policies and post‑pandemic recoveries are shaping price dynamics globally.

Environment / 21 weeks ago

These countries have more cows than people

Did you know there are countries where cows actually outnumber people? A map produced by The World in Maps highlights four nations where cattle reign supreme over the human race and underscores the vital role livestock plays in their economies, exports, and cultural heritage.

Business / 21 weeks ago

Global South economies to watch in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its 2025 World Economic Outlook which spotlights the Global South as a crucial engine of global economic momentum. Amidst modest global growth, the IMF forecasts that several developing economies are poised for significant expansion in 2025, with India, Argentina, and Indonesia leading the pack.

Politics / 42 weeks ago

Why the US and Argentina want to withdraw from the WHO

On January 20, the first day of Donald Trump's presidency, the United States—the largest contributor to the World Health Organisation (WHO)—announced its decision to withdraw from the body. In 2020, the Trump administration notified the United Nations of its intention to withdraw from the WHO, citing several reasons for this decision.

Business / 42 weeks ago

The economic giants propelling Latin America's GDP

Latin America's economy has steadily grown, with several countries making significant contributions to the region's GDP. Brazil and Mexico stand as the undisputed economic giants of Latin America.

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