According to the World Bank, half of the 10-year-olds attending school in low and middle-income countries can't read or understand a simple text. They call it “learning poverty” and it’s believed to undermine sustainable growth and poverty reduction.
America’s Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, met with Jaime Saavedra, the Global Director for Education at the World Bank.
Mexico has one of the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the world. One of its biggest challenges has been the access to testing. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock takes a look at “why” it has been a constant problem.
Some 27 million people have participated in marches since 20-17. That’s according to researchers from Harvard University and the University of Connecticut. Correspondent Toby Muse takes a closer look at what it means to take to the streets and stand up for rights.
Argentineans are known for being very active on social media. Google even chose Buenos Aires to be its Latin American headquarters. But the demand for internet following the arrival of COVID-19 has increased so much that some fear the providers may actually collapse.
