Day: January 25, 2024

Digital nomad movement triggers housing concerns across Latin America

An influx of digital nomads to major cities in Latin America has raised alarms about increased rents, displacement, and gentrification. Digital nomads, or remote workers who lead a location-independent lifestyle and settle temporarily in various places, make up approximately 35 million people across the globe. According to Nomad List, an online travel resource for digital […]

Internal Displacement in Colombia: Characterization and Relevant Research Findings

Introduction Internal displacement refers to involuntary migration within a state’s borders. The UN’s Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement define an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) as an individual or group of individuals “who have been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes … to avoid the effects of armed conflict, generalized violence, violations […]