By: Edwin Escoto, Regional Coordinator for Latin America & the Caribbean In Latin America, centuries of intractable social inequality and the accelerating deterioration of ecosystems, which are rooted in the neoliberal economic “development” model, have dramatically exacerbated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation has become so dire that the lives of millions now hang in the balance. These long-smoldering social and environmental crises demand urgent action if we have any … [Read more...] about Agroecology and Local Markets: Sources of Hope During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Latin America
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Food Labelling in Ecuador: Will the Power of People Triumph Over the Power of the Food Industry?
Civil society efforts have been pushing back against big food industries’ attempts to change a progressive nutrition labelling scheme in Ecuador. This labelling scheme was put in place, along with other measures, to combat the alarming levels of overweight and obesity affecting the entire country. Globalization, modernization, economic growth and urbanization have widely affected people’s lifestyles, the types of foods available and their cost. This has particularly resulted in an increased … [Read more...] about Food Labelling in Ecuador: Will the Power of People Triumph Over the Power of the Food Industry?