Poverty

Two decades ago, Rosy migrated from eastern Cuba to Havana seeking prosperity that never materialized. With her husband, she lives in an abandoned former pharmaceutical warehouse at the corner of Cárdenas and Gloria streets, lacking electricity and with only partial drinking water access.

March 23, 2026 Reported by AI

President Gustavo Petro posted on X that extreme poverty measures his administration's success and that it has lifted nearly four million Colombians out of it.

ThisDayLive features an article on the politics of poverty numbers.

January 25, 2026 Reported by AI

The Lagos State government has issued an explanation regarding the demolition of structures in Makoko and other areas. This follows reports highlighting the oppression faced by the poor in the Makoko community.

The Chilean government presented the Casen 2024 survey results, showing income poverty dropping to 17.3%, equivalent to nearly 600,000 fewer people than in 2022, under a more stringent methodology. However, the poorest households increasingly rely on state subsidies, which now make up 69% of their income. Extreme poverty stands at 6.9%, while multidimensional poverty falls to 17.7%.

January 06, 2026 Reported by AI

A yearslong legal battle over Babfor, Seoul’s storied soup kitchen, has sparked debate on urban redevelopment and social safety nets. Last month, a court blocked the Dongdaemun District Office’s demolition attempt, granting temporary relief to the charity serving the city’s poorest since 1988. The case underscores Korea’s high elderly poverty rate amid neighborhood gentrification.