Medicinal Cannabis in Puerto Rico Reaches A Standstill

When medical marijuana was legalized in Puerto Rico through a 2015 executive order of former Alejandro Garcia Padilla’s administration, lawmakers and advocates saw it as an economic opportunity for the Archipelago.

Back then, hundreds of citizens decided to get certified, either as patients or as industry professionals. 

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Circular Economy, An Underrated Model for Community Growth

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What the world economy would be like after the COVID-19 pandemic is a question many experts are still trying to figure out. Can a current alternative model provide some answers? A look into a circular economy social enterprise in Puerto Rico. 

Special Report by Cristina Ramírez Doval

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The Microfinance Model Inspiring Female Entrepreneurship in East Africa

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For Women’s Microfinance Initiative true change is more than simply lend a certain amount of money to rural women in East Africa but offering financial literacy training as well so they can actually achieve economic independence.

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