‘Trapped in this hell’: How one El Salvador town transformed under Bukele | Human Rights News
Puerto el Triunfo, El Salvador – The day the military swept through Puerto el Triunfo is etched into Rosa’s memory like a painful scar. Rosa,…
Argentina police battle protesters opposed to ‘omnibus’ reform bill | Protests News
Police in Argentina have fired rubber bullets to disperse protesters gathered outside Congress in Buenos Aires as lawmakers debated newly elected President Javier Milei’s sweeping…
New cancer cases to soar 77 percent by 2050, WHO predicts | World Health Organization News
There were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases in 2022, with more than 35 million new cases predicted by 2050. The number of new…
Magic mushroom therapy is booming in Jamaica | Mental Health
Mindset asks whether the Caribbean nation’s psychedelic therapy retreats are a glimpse into the future of mental health treatment. In Jamaica, a growing number of…
The Bukele Effect – Modern Diplomacy
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has been making his mark on Salvadoran society as a president focused on security and violence reduction through his “Mano…
Argentina lawmakers debate Milei’s ‘omnibus’ economic reform bill | Business and Economy News
Opposition has pledged to block the president’s mega-bill to reform the economy, politics and even some aspects of private life. Argentina’s lower house of Congress…
‘Unwaveringly loyal’: Why El Salvador’s Bukele is poised for reelection | Elections News
San Salvador, El Salvador – He suspended civil liberties. Led a mass incarceration effort. And provoked international criticism for human rights violations. But five years…
US reimposes some sanctions after Venezuela bans presidential hopeful | News
Venezuela’s Supreme Court upheld a 15-year ban on opposition leader Maria Corina Machado holding public office. The United States has begun reimposing sanctions on Venezuela…
Rio Mayor on hosting World Cup, Olympics together: ‘DON’T!’ | Climate Crisis
Eduardo Paes discusses his smart city vision for Rio and tech-driven progress amidst social, environmental debates. Amidst challenges like poverty, protests and the impact of…
Football, Regionalism, and Its Influence in Multiple Dimensions in Latin America
Football, a sport that is also an important element of life in Latin America. Being the most popular sport, a lot of other elements are…
Venezuela court disqualifies leading opposition presidential candidate | Elections News
Maria Corina Machado had declared victory in the Venezuelan opposition’s presidential primary last October. Venezuela’s Supreme Justice Tribunal has upheld a ban which prevents presidential…
Wildfires rage near Colombia’s capital as temperatures soar | Climate News
Forest fires have destroyed more than 17,000 hectares (42,008) in Colombia since November, authorities have said, as the country faces its hottest January in decades.…
Why Lula has failed to address the Yanomami genocide | Indigenous Rights
In December 2022, Brazilian media published photos of malnourished Yanomami children which shocked the nation. The Indigenous peoples of the Amazon had long lived off…
Threats and street justice: How violence is transforming life in Ecuador | Crime News
Quito, Ecuador – Maria could not foresee that her life was about to change because of a phone call. A 48-year-old resident of Guayaquil, a…
Seeking medical care, one family races anticipated US border restrictions | Migration News
Medellin, Colombia – Victor Hidalgo Lopez had already carried his three-year-old daughter through 10 countries by the time they reached Mexico. Along the way, they used…
Global warming drove record Amazon rainforest drought, study finds | Climate Crisis News
New report says climate change responsible for draining rivers, wreaking havoc on biodiversity and communities. Climate change, and not El Nino, was the primary driver…
Letter from Panama’s ‘Little Hiroshima’ | Opinions
Once upon a time, the United States was good buddies with a fellow named Manuel Noriega, a longstanding CIA asset and the dictator of Panama…
‘Traitor’: Thousands strike against Argentina’s President Javier Milei | Protests News
Buenos Aires, Argentina – In the biggest show of resistance to date against far-right President Javier Milei, Argentinian workers have taken to the streets for…
Argentines take to the streets to protest against new austerity measures | Protests News
The president has said that the austerity measures are due to years of overspending that have resulted in huge debts. Argentine unions have begun a…
Paul Lynch: Is Prophet Song a mirror of modern-day fascism? | Arts and Culture
The Booker Prize-winning author dissects his tale of global conflicts and tyranny. In a world where literature often mirrors the pulsating heart of society, Paul…