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What is the situation of the rights of indigenous peoples in Guatemala in relation to the protection of their territories against extractive projects and development megaprojects?
Indigenous peoples in Guatemala face challenges in protecting their territories from extractive projects and megadevelopment projects due to the lack of prior, free and informed consultation, and the imposition of projects without their consent. Measures are being implemented to strengthen the consultation and participation of indigenous peoples in decisions that affect their territories, as well as to guarantee their right to self-determination and free, prior and informed consent in development projects.
What is considered misleading advertising in Colombia and what are the associated penalties?
Misleading advertising in Colombia refers to the dissemination of false or misleading information with the purpose of misleading consumers or generating sales based on incorrect information. This behavior is regulated by Colombian law and associated penalties may include civil legal actions, fines, administrative sanctions and the obligation to rectify or remove misleading advertising.
What is the legal framework in Costa Rica for the crime of influence peddling?
Influence peddling is punishable by law in Costa Rica. Those who use their position of power or influence to obtain personal benefits or favor third parties in public or private matters may face legal action and sanctions, including prison terms and fines.
What has been done to promote the economic participation of women in Panama?
To promote the economic participation of women, economic empowerment and access to credit programs for women entrepreneurs have been implemented. In addition, equal pay policies and the elimination of barriers to access to quality jobs have been promoted. However, additional efforts are still required to close the gender gap in the economic sphere.
What are the options for Ecuadorian citizens who wish to work in the United States as health professionals through the J-1 visa for doctors and health professionals?
Ecuadorian health professionals can work in the United States through the J-1 visa for doctors and health professionals. This program allows them to gain clinical experience in-country and return to their home country after completing the program.
What is the crime of sexual tourism in Mexican criminal law?
The crime of sexual tourism in Mexican criminal law refers to the sexual exploitation of people, especially minors, with the aim of obtaining economic benefits by providing sexual services to national or foreign tourists, and is punishable with penalties ranging from from long prison sentences to life imprisonment, depending on the degree of exploitation and the circumstances of the case.
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