Guatemala
Over 55 percent of the population in Guatemala lives in extreme poverty — mostly those in rural or indigenous communities. 47 percent of children suffer from severe malnutrition. This is the highest rate in Latin America and the sixth highest in the world. Government...Belize
Did you know that Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America? This helps put it on the map as a prime tourist destination. But even with the income brought in through the tourism industry, over one-third of the population lives in poverty. While...Peru
Peru has an incredibly diverse ecosystem — from the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to the dense rainforests of the Amazon. The economy is growing rapidly, but dramatic income inequality remains a major problem. Government programs often neglect rural, mountainous...Colombia
For decades, Colombia has been plagued by internal conflict and violence — primarily caused by the drug trade. On top of these challenges, the country also struggles to care for the huge amount of refugees coming in from Venezuela. Officials estimate that there are...
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