"At present" vs "Currently"

[jjulioro]

Dear all,

I do not understand how or why is it better to write:

1. At present, every working age Colombian chooses initially between this and that....

or

2. Currently, every working age Colombian chooses initially between this and that....

Could you please explain me?

Regards,


Juan

[susiedqq]

Presently and currently mean the same, but your sentence makes the "at present" the better choice. It means: At the present time, (a certain option is offered)