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Americas, Business and Technology, Latin America

Havaianas: A Symbol of Brazilian National Identity

Havaianas is a Brazilian flip-flop brand, owned by Alpargatas S.A. – a Brazilian textiles manufacturer. As most people will know, Havaianas manufacture the world’s most popular rubber soled sandal, which has been worn from sandy beaches to fashion show runways. What is particularly fascinating about Havaianas is the extent to which it embodies Brazilian national identity and a more carefree way of life that is … Continue reading Havaianas: A Symbol of Brazilian National Identity

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Americas, Business and Technology, Latin America

Peru’s Invisible Workforce

Across the streets of Lima, informal vendors, unregistered taxi drivers and cash-based micro-businesses form a familiar part of everyday life. Their presence illustrates a wider pattern: 68-72% of Peru’s labour force operates outside the formal economy. The informal economy can be defined as a set of economic activities carried out by workers and productive units that do not comply with the regulations established by the … Continue reading Peru’s Invisible Workforce

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Americas, Economics, Latin America

The Economy of Brazil

“Promise and Paradox: Understanding Brazil’s Economic Highs and Lows”  In 2011, Brazil was the world’s sixth-largest economy, surpassing the United Kingdom. Barely five years later, the country plunged into its worst recession in over a century, losing more than 7% of its GDP between 2015 and 2016. This stark contrast perfectly encapsulates the nature of Brazil’s economy: one with the potential to thrive through its … Continue reading The Economy of Brazil

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Americas, International, Latin America

Venezuela’s Economy

In recent years, Venezuela’s economy and living standards have taken a turn for the worse. It has faced record numbers of inflation, intense poverty and disparities of wealth, as well as plenty of corruption and protests. This may come as a surprise; Venezuela sits on the largest oil reserve in the world and has a plethora of rare ores such as gold and silver. How … Continue reading Venezuela’s Economy

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