In this task, you are given a sentence in Spanish and your task is to translate it into English. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).

Q: Las diferencias entre los Estados miembros son demasiado grandes en términos de servicios, de derechos, de ingresos o gastos etc. Por lo tanto, una convergencia total es imposible.

A: The discrepancies between the Member States are too immense in terms of provisions, rightful claimants, revenue or benefits, etc. It is thus impossible to bring all States into line.
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Q: Los retos son muy variados.

A: The challenges are different.
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Q: Con frecuencia, la falta de higiene y de viviendas y un ambiente de drogodependencia agravan estos problemas.

A:
Often these problems are compounded by poor health and housing stock and a culture of drug dependency.
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