In recent years, relations between China and Bolivia have increased. On the one hand, China has scaled up positions as a Bolivian trading partner; in particular, the Asian giant has continued to be one of the major contributors to Bolivian mineral and energy industries. On the other hand, Bolivia has increased its exportations to China by selling products—mainly raw materials—including minerals such as raw tin ore, tin, silver, zinc, lead, and antimony and hydrocarbons and lithium carbonate, used to produce electric vehicle batteries. The fact that Bolivia is increasing its mineral sales to China could be considered good news; Bolivia is rich in natural mineral and energy resources, but it is a country with poorly distributed wealth, and most of its indigenous and poor population is located in the Potosí region, where lithium is being extracted. This article will shed light on the potential negative socioeconomic and environmental effects that lithium extraction may have on these communities.
The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) improved access to healthcare in the United States. However, immigrants —especially those undocumented— still faced difficulties, which have increased during the Trump administration. In order to bring access to health services to its nationals, the Mexican government has implemented the Health Windows Program (Ventanillas de Salud, or VDS). The article reviews changes in the U.S. healthcare system from the ACA to date, and assesses the role of VDS. The methodology is qualitative, consisting of a literature review, interviews with community leaders and Mexican government officials, and questionnaires sent to four VDS: Arizona, Florida, Idaho and Texas. Results show that VDS provide reliable and affordable access to basic healthcare services, and detection of chronic and non-communicable diseases, especially within undocumented immigrants. Public policy recommendations are offered based on these findings. Limitations of the study include the data collected, which is non-representative of all VDS.
A parceria entre nossos países desempenha papel central também no futuro das relações entre a União Européia e a América Latina e Caribe. Vamos discutir como avançar na direção de uma relação estratégica entre as duas regiões. Vivemos um momento altamente favorável para esse diálogo. Por isso, contamos com o empenho de Portugal para que se possa assinar -ainda neste ano -o acordo de associação Mercosul-União Européia.
Canada's healthcare system has gained great support in the country, but at the same time has sparked a big debate over its main challenges and sustainability. This article weighs both posi tive and negative aspects of the healthcare system, known as Medicare. It has three sections:the first presents a theoretical framework based on the political economy of healthcare, and a historical context, where the origins of Medicare are addressed. The second part assesses Medi care's main achievements, and the third analyzes the system's main challenges.Key words: Canadian healthcare system, Medicare. resumen El sistema de salud de Canadá ha ganado gran apoyo en el país, pero al mismo tiempo ha desa tado un gran debate respecto a sus principales retos y sustentabilidad. Este artículo pondera tanto los aspectos positivos como los negativos del sistema de salud conocido como Medicare.Consta de tres secciones: la primera presenta un marco teórico basado en la economía política del sistema de salud y un contexto histórico en el que se presentan los orígenes de Medicare; la segunda parte evalúa sus principales logros, y la tercera analiza los principales retos que en frenta el sistema. Para terminar se presentan conclusiones y perspectivas.Palabras clave: Sistema de salud de Canadá, Medicare.
The aim of this article is to detect economic, social, political, and environmental implications of encouraging the use of biofuels in Mexico and the United States. It will explore negative aspects that derive from promoting the production and use of biofuels in both countries. It also will identify which corporate interests and values sustain arguments for the use of industrial large‐scale biofuels in both countries. Moreover, it will identify what mandates, laws, initiatives, and government policies have been created in both countries encouraging the use of this fuel. Finally, this report will shed light on the actions that would be needed to comply with those government policies and what consequences they may have on local communities, as well as on the environment.
International migration flows have long been a defining feature of the Americas and have evolved alongside political and phenomenological shifts between 2009 and 2018, creating new patterns in how, when, and why people move. Migration is a determinant of health, and for the nations involved, regional changes create new challenges to defend the universal right to health for migrants. This right is repeatedly guaranteed within the global agenda, such as in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations; the 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights; and the 2015 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 3 regarding health and well-being, and SDG 10, which aims to reduce inequalities within and among countries. The 2018 Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration confirms a worldwide partnership highlighting protection of migrants’ right to health and services. The literature reviewed on migration and health in the Americas between 2009 and 2018 identifies two distinct publication periods with different characteristics in the Central and North American subregions: 2009 to 2014, and 2015 to 2018. The first period is characterized by an influx of young adult migrants from Central America to the United States who generally traveled alone. During the second period, the migration flow includes other major groups, such as unaccompanied minors, pregnant women, disabled people, people from the LGBTIQ+ community, and whole families; some Central Americans drew international attention for migrating in large groups known as “caravans.” In South America, the 2010–2015 period shows three defining tendencies: intensification of intra-regional cross-border migration (with an 11% increase in South American migrants from 2010 to 2015 and approximately 70% of intra-subregional migration), diversification of countries of origin and extra-regional destination, and the persistence of extra-continental emigration. Social determinants of health have a foundational relevance to health and well-being for migrants, such as age, housing, health access, education, and policy environment. Guiding theories on migration and health include Push-and-Pull Theory, Globalization Theory, Transnationalism, Relational Cultural Theory, and Theory of Assimilation. Migration and health was analyzed through the lens of five disciplines (Management, Social Work, Communication, Education, Information Science & Library Science, Law): clinical medicine, social sciences, health (general), professional fields, and psychology. There is an overrepresentation of literature in clinical medicine, demonstrating a strong bias towards production in the United States. Another gap perceived in the literature is the minimal knowledge production in South America and the Caribbean, and a clear bias towards publication in the North American continent. At the regional level, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)’s agenda serves to highlight areas of success and opportunities for future research, particularly in two areas: strengthening partnerships, networks, and multi-country frameworks; and adopting policies, programs, and legal frameworks to promote and protect the health of migrants. As these strategic lines of action aim to provide the basis for decisions regarding migrant health in the region, they should be considered two important avenues for further academic exploration.
Gouvernance multi-niveaux des migrations pour le développement durable : perspectives depuis les pays du Sud Gobernanza multinivel de la migración para el desarrollo sostenible: perspectivas desde los países del Sur
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