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The Mexico City water crisis, explained
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
May 27, 2024
The most populated North American metro area is facing a "Day Zero" scenario, and longstanding issues with infrastructure and water management are part of the problem.
Salvadoran janitors fight for better wages, supporting families here and abroad
Apr 22, 2024
Immigrants from El Salvador clustered in major cities often work demanding, low-paying jobs that are hard to fill — like janitors.
Digital nomads are flocking to Colombia
Apr 16, 2024
Some remote workers, able to work anywhere, are opting to move to Medellín. It’s brought a welcome financial boost to some locals, but others say they’re being priced out.
America's CEOs are feeling good, KPMG survey finds
Apr 11, 2024
And 72% of CEOs surveyed anticipate modest or significantly increased hiring in the next year.
Baltimore bridge victims were immigrants in riskier, hard-to fill jobs
Mar 27, 2024
Mexican and Central American workers have been the lifeblood of the Baltimore economy, but they're also part of the "lowerarchy."
Supply chains already feel the pinch as collapsed bridge blocks Baltimore's port
by
Justin Ho
Mar 26, 2024
And there's no telling how long it'll take to reopen the port. Other East Coast ports will have to handle some of the shipping traffic.
A 15th birthday with a $20K price tag
Feb 12, 2024
Quinceañeras bring Latino families together to celebrate a young woman’s 15th birthday. They're getting more lavish — and more costly.
Remittances grew again in 2023
Dec 19, 2023
Migrants around the world sent nearly $670 billion back to family members in their home countries. For some countries, remittances make up a quarter to a half of GDP.
What Spotify and Apple Music's 2023 lists reveal about the music industry
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 13, 2023
It's more than just the fact that Taylor Swift had a massive year.
Argentina's president-elect wants to replace its peso with the dollar. Why?
Nov 20, 2023
In theory, "dollarization" solves some of Argentina's economic problems. But it could create others.
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