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The narcotics economy in Latin America is viewed as a security concern as well as a political-economic system that transforms illicit wealth into political power and affects macroeconomic balances. The cartels are not seeking political power in Latin America as part of an ideological agenda but rather motivated by economic gains. To attain this, they infiltrate the political system by financing political campaigns, bribing law enforcement officers and prosecutors, and paying

Long regarded as the backbone of the Western economic order, the transatlantic relationship is showing cracks beneath the surface. “Arguing that the transatlantic partnership is stronger than ever is a fallacy.” Divorce, a friendly split or just a marriage in crisis? The marital metaphor is more useful than ever in describing the relationship between Europe and the United States. The truth is that these blocs seem to be speaking different languages today. For Finnish Presiden

What if the loneliest generation in history is also the most connected one? In an era of constant messaging, staying active on social media and video calls, loneliness has become one of the defining crises of our time. According to a global report by the World Health Organization’s Commission on Social Connection, 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness. That is roughly the population of China. These numbers have risen significantly in recent years, especially after