The right-wing government of Colombian President Ivan Duque has promised to step up enforcement against the country’s powerful drug cartels, which may increase political violence. (Photo: U.S. Department of State)
The right-wing government of Colombian President Ivan Duque has promised to step up enforcement against the country’s powerful drug cartels, which may increase political violence. (Photo: U.S. Department of State)
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In 2014, the United Nations Development Program stated that the wealth of the richest one per cent of Haitians is equal to the wealth of the poorest 45 per cent of Haiti’s population. (Photo: UN photo)
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The most unequal country in the world — South Africa — is its continent’s most industrialized and the sole African member of the G20. Shown here is a shanty town in Soweto. (Photo: Matt-80)
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In 2009 and 2010, the richest 10 per cent of Namibians accounted for 70 per cent of personal income taxes, because of low labour-force participation. Shown here is an historic villa in posh Luderitz. (Photo: © Fabian Plock | Dreamstime.com)
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A 2009 survey found that fewer than 15 per cent of Haitians asked their government for help after the 2010 earthquake. Shown here is Cap-Haitien, which was severely impacted. (Photo: © Dlrz4114 | Dreamstime.com)
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Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s government has pursued a number of economic policies that have expanded prospects for its citizens. (Photo: Mark Mackenzie)
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The people of the Central African Republic have endured more than 14 years of civil war and ethnic cleansing at the hands of a changing cast of armed groups. (Photo: UN Photo)
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A combination of easy money and widespread corruption contribute to inequality in Zambia. (Photo: Dreamstime.com)
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Lesotho ranks as one of the world’s poorest countries, with a per-capita GDP of $3,600 US in 2017. (Photo: © Zhukovsky | dreamstime.com)
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The right-wing government of Colombian President Ivan Duque has promised to step up enforcement against the country’s powerful drug cartels, which may increase political violence. (Photo: U.S. Department of State)
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The distribution of resources in Paraguay is highly unequal, especially in the important agricultural sector, which accounts for almost 18 per cent of its GDP. (Photo: © Sjors737 | Dreamstime.com)
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Half of Brazilians are considered middle class, but income inequality remains high, especially for some demographics, including women, blacks and individuals of mixed or indigenous descent. (Photo: UN)
