Public Health
“When you are born in Venezuela, you are already sentenced to death,” said Mauricio Navas, a Venezuelan citizen whose six-year-old daughter Mariana is being treated for leukemia in a hospital in Caracas. During the 20th century, Venezuela was one of the most prosperous countries in the region. It significantly invested
Energy & Environment
This year, illegal deforestation fines in Brazil were the lowest they have been in over a decade [https://psmag.com/environment/brazils-government-is-gutting-environmental-protections-from-the-inside] despite deforestation rates continually increasing in the country. In fact, in May 2019 [https://psmag.com/environment/brazils-government-is-gutting-environmental-protections-from-the-inside] , an area the size of New York City was illegally
Human Rights
Who is the president of Venezuela? The question seems straightforward, but a deep dive into the Venezuelan political landscape reveals just the opposite. Two political leaders — Juan Guaidó and Nicolás Maduro — have each laid claim to the presidency and are currently battling for domestic and international recognition of their authority.
Energy & Environment
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has long been plagued by the development of the Trans-Mountain pipeline, a project which would deliver crude oil from the tar sands in the province of Alberta to the Western coast of British Columbia for distribution on the world market. Back in 2018,
Science & Technology
Bonny Lemma. Originally published in the HIR Winter 2019 Issue. Jennifer Lopez has one more industry to add to her illustrious résumé: molecular biology. In 2016, she was asked to be the executive producer of a new futuristic bio-crime drama for NBC called C.R.I.S.P.R. While
Winter 2019
Spencer Hurt. Originally published in the HIR Winter 2019 Issue. From disease to famine, corruption to war, poverty to unsustainable living, developing nations and their peoples have long endured remarkable numbers of hardships. But as these countries become more environmentally conscious, gain access to modern day medicine, improve education, seek
The Americas
Jordan Swanson. Originally published in the HIR Winter/Spring 2000 Issue. On October 27, 1998, Hurricane Mitch slammed into the Caribbean coast of Central America. UN officials have classified Mitch as the worst natural disaster to hit the region this century. In Honduras alone, over 14,000 lives, billions of
The Americas
While the current political climate is saturated with uncivil and divisive rhetoric, it will inflict lasting damages on American democracy if not properly addressed.
The Americas
Since 2014, Venezuela has experienced a major public health crisis fueled by a dire lack of resources that has left thousands of people without access to life-saving care.
Winter 2013
Agriculture
Soybeans grown by the ton in Argentina’s expansive farmland represent a substantial part of that nation’s export market.