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Latin America
Massive Protests in Chile Force Repeal of Fare Hikes
Chileans are sick of low wages, long working hours, and high prices for transportation and other services.
Evo Morales and the Power of the Past in Bolivian Politics
Histories and symbols of Indigenous resistance have been wielded as tools for liberation and political power in Bolivia.
Presidential Candidates in Guatemala’s Election Oppose LGBTIQ+ Rights
Anti-LGBTQ platforms are springing up across the region.
Mining Companies Use Excessive Legal Powers to Gamble With Latin American Lives
Trade agreements and investment treaties take precedence over local health and environment concerns.
Facing Wrongful Detention and Threats, Afro-Colombian Women Call for Justice
Human rights defenders in Colombia face great danger as they fight for racial and gender justice.
North American Expats Contribute to Inequality in Latin America
Retirees and lifestyle migrants are bringing gentrification and dispossession to local communities.
Twitter Threats, Abuse, Murder: What Women Face Defending the Environment
The threats that environmental defenders in Latin America face are systemic.
How the US Contributed to Brazil’s Return to Fascism
Major US newspapers failed to do serious investigative work on the merits of the corruption charges against Lula.
Mexico’s President Takes Office With Ambitious Leftist Agenda
Author and professor Greg Grandin discusses the new president of Mexico and the crisis at the border.
Neoliberalism Has Vandalized Latin America
The roots of the migrant crisis go back decades.