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Latin America's poor will be worst hit by obesity

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America's most serious health challenge -- obesity.

Obesity and hunger present dual challenges in Mexico

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MEXICO

Food security and obesity.

Persistently high food prices hit economic development

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INTERNATIONAL

High food prices hit developing economies disproportionately hard, as food accounts for 44% of consumption on average in low-income economies, compared with 28% in emerging market…

Russia will seek to exploit BRICS chairmanship

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RUSSIA

Russia previously viewed BRICS as a platform for cooperation with other large emerging powers but now looks to the expanded grouping to strengthen its position in the escalating…

Belarus retains statist model as private farms grow

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BELARUS

Agriculture in Belarus.

World hunger is likely to rise as 2030 UN target nears

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INTERNATIONAL

Prospects for ending global hunger.

Pandemic impact boosts Latin American food insecurity

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LATIN AMERICA

While the pandemic undoubtedly played a significant role, the situation also resulted from structural factors and was worsened by LAC’s high levels of economic inequality.

Central America’s coffee sector faces major challenges

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Coffee is an important cash crop for small farmers across the region, providing valuable income for millions of families. Coffee farms are economic engines in rural areas…

Blockchain can streamline simpler supply chains

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INT

However, implementation of this technology still faces multiple unresolved challenges, making the estimate appear over-optimistic.

Glacier melt poses multiple threats around the world

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INTERNATIONAL

Melting glaciers.