Latin America is known worldwide for being the land where the sun always shines, the beaches are like paradise and the party never ends. Despite the endless list of clichés that historically have characterised the region, inequality is staggering and mainly responsible for curbing development.
According to a report released by UN-Habitat, the slum population of the region adds up to 134 million inhabitants, representing 30.8% of the total population and equivalent to more than two times the total population of the United Kingdom (64.1 million). Roughly one in three people live under the poverty line, struggling to get by on less than $1.25 a day. The need for change is evident.
http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2014/nov/28/honduran-slums-solar-rights-dwellers-upgrading-development
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