Poverty in Latin America

Poverty in Latin America

Mr. Khan

I can...explain the impact of poverty in Latin America!

What is poverty? ¿Qué es la pobreza?

• being extremely poor

• siendo extremadamente pobre

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What is poverty AND why is it bad?

Poverty in Latin America

• 20% of people in Latin America live in poverty.

• 20% = 130 million people!

Poor favelas (slums) in Brazil next to skyscrapers

Causes of Poverty

• Limited education

• Limited jobs

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How do limited education and limited jobs lead to poverty?