Ecuador was until relatively recently seen as one of the safest countries in Latin America. That reputation has surely now been destroyed. I have been tracking how gang crime has affected states in ...

Throughout the various stages of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, several church leaders have referred to a new model of church that includes basic ecclesial communities. But what exactly are those ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Longtime Bowdoin history professor Allen Wells recasts the recent history of Latin America as a battle of democracy vs. dictatorship, rather than left vs. right. “When we think of Latin America, the ...

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have become key instruments for driving industrialization, job creation, and foreign direct investment (FDI) across Latin America. These designated areas - offering tax ...

In view of the 2025 Jubilee, Pope Francis encouraged the commission members to invite the people of God to 'be on pilgrimage and announce the message of hope that the entire region is urged to hear ...