Uruguay, a Latin American nation known for its wealth and social equity, faces a rising homelessness challenge. Despite a population of just 3.5 million, the number of homeless people in its capital, Montevideo has surged. The World Bank cites Uruguay as a model of low poverty in Latin America, yet Montevideo’s streets tell a different […]
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