Cuba's sugar industry continues to struggle with historically low raw sugar production. As inflation continues to spread across multiple countries throughout the world, Cuba too has been affected by rising costs and supply chain challenges. Specifically, fuel and vehicle shortages have negatively impacted Cuba's sugar industry as both are essential for sugar cane production. Once an … [Read more...] about Cuba’s Legendary Rum Producers Grapple with Latest Sugar Shortage
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Margarita Madness ! Wild Agave Shortage. Will Mezcal Vanish ?
As if there isn't enough to worry about. Washington Post correspondent Kevin Seiff recently traveled to Oaxaca Mexico to investigate the diminishing supply of wild agave plants. Popularity, increasing profitability, and high demand in the face of limited supply risks placing certain agave species in a potentially unsustainable crisis. Why is this so concerning? While most consumers are … [Read more...] about Margarita Madness ! Wild Agave Shortage. Will Mezcal Vanish ?
Brazil Struggles with Dengue Outbreak – Over 1 Million Cases Since Beginning of 2024
Dengue is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitos. Also known as "break-bone fever" it can be asymptomatic or lead to serious complications, including a host of symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, pain, lethargy etc. Dengue's most feared complication (other than death) is bleeding and a series of hemorrhagic manifestations. Infected individuals may experience petechiae, … [Read more...] about Brazil Struggles with Dengue Outbreak – Over 1 Million Cases Since Beginning of 2024
Latin Designers NYFW 2024 – Alonso Maximo Presents
New York Fashion Week returns to New York City from February 9th through February 14th 2024. The official schedule has been released and is available online. Over the years, there have been several changes in event locations and venues. Latin designers have continued to make their mark in the industry and the trend continues in 2024. Ticketed shows are available for several designers, … [Read more...] about Latin Designers NYFW 2024 – Alonso Maximo Presents
Argentinian Peso Risks Further Decline
Following another round of extreme devaluation, Argentina's 2023 general election this October poses an additional threat to the already devalued currency. As the saying goes "elections have consequences" but in the case of Argentina, this is clearly an understatement. Economic instability can open the door for extremist politicians and policies, as evidenced by far-right candidate … [Read more...] about Argentinian Peso Risks Further Decline