Following the elections held in 2023, Bernardo Arévalo was sworn in as president of Guatemala on January 15, 2024, in a country that faces the challenge of mitigating the economic inequality gap with a positive outlook in growth and development. Known as the country...
The term pellets has become popular in recent weeks, following the merchant Tocanao’s dumping into Portuguese waters, the misplaced cargo of which included more than twenty-six tons of plastic pellets that have flooded the sea and reached Spanish coasts. The plastics...
Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States, a territory with a self-governing status that determines its development. The foreign sector has always been one of the most active in its economy and foreign investment is a fundamental basis for its growth. Located...
The transition and sustainability goals assumed by strategic industries are essential for meeting the global challenge of environmental respect, but undertaking them in a century-old and unequal sector such as steel is especially challenging for a region like Latin...
The environmental impact of the construction industry is significant, as it is a very intensive activity due to both the consumption of natural resources and the energy expenditure required for the activity. This condition makes a circular economy approach imperative....
Paraguay has a very young population—half of its more than 7.5 million inhabitants are under 27 years old—and its economy is based on agriculture and livestock. The main trading partners of this Latin American country are in the region: Brazil and Argentina....
At almost 20 kilometers long, the Fehmarnbelt Link will connect Denmark and Germany directly through the strait of the same name. The tunnel will connect both countries through an innovative project that will mark a milestone in global engineering and improve European...
Water is the essence of life on our planet, but it’s also a fundamental asset in the economic development and social well-being of countries. As an essential daily resource, addressing its scarcity during shortages is a top priority for governments. As reflected in...
The DANA that hit the Spanish Levante demonstrated the vulnerability of certain areas to extreme weather events. The magnitude of the damage tested the insurance industry and, in particular, a unique institution in the world: the Insurance Compensation Consortium...