Stories about Latin America
November 20th: A day to celebrate and discuss Afro-Brazilians heritage and history
2024 marks the first time Black Consciousness has been recognized as a national holiday in the country. It commemorates the death of Zumbi, leader of Palmares Quilombo, in the 17th century.
Kin t'anik in na'tsil t'aan yéetel ka'anal óolil. The roots of my Mayan language
Carlos Chi works to strengthen the Mayan worldview and language. Through play, he seeks to encourage the children of his community to research, write, and explore their creativity in their native language.
Latin America: Who wins and who loses after Trump's victory?
What you need to know about what we can expect about U.S.-Latin American relations during Trump's second term.
Preserving the Ch'ol language through theatre and digital media
Marlene Sánchez works with children to strengthen the Ch’ol language through theater. In the future, she would like to have a cultural center to document and represent the stories and knowledge of her community.
Women's rights are backsliding left and right in Latin America
In Latin America, there are many elected and non-elected governments, democracies with left- or right-wing authoritarianism, and none respect the rule of law and the right of women to a life free of violence.
The art of destruction and creation: Exploring identity and spirituality in the work of Alexis Peskine
"Peskine’s art transcends the confines of portraiture, offering instead a visual language that speaks to the collective soul — capturing the nuances of strength, vulnerability, and transformation."
Exploring Mexican identity and the human soul through Marlene Pasini's poetry
With poetry and mysticism, Marlene Pasini takes readers down roads of identity and memory in a journey between the earth and the Mexican soul.
Explosions and one person dead show extremism is still a looming threat in Brazil
Less than two years after Brazil was rocked by a coup attempt, a one-man terrorist attack is reigniting the conversation about potential amnesty for the insurrectionists and consequences for the attackers.
Villagers vow to return to ghostown in ruins in Oaxaca, Mexico
"In the past, we went to work in the United States to support our families, but now we can't go because we are worried about what might happen to our families."
What changes will arise from the Brazilian Supreme Court's ruling on personal marijuana use
In June, the highest court in the country approved the decriminalization of marijuana possession for personal use, marking a significant step, while also raising questions.
Fresh threats to free press in Paraguay, Argentina, and Cuba
A round up of new laws, law proposals, and new forms of intimidation against journalists and civic organizations across the Americas.
Why does the Spanish crown refuse to apologize for colonizing Mexico?
The president of Mexico reignites the debate: Spain still does not apologize for the conquest, while Mexico demands an answer to its colonial history.
Bukele boasts of his government's successes amid allegations of an attack on press freedom
Bukele's government promotes economic achievements amid international criticism of measures that restrict the freedom of the press in the country.
Americans voted and the Caribbean has reacted
The outcome of the 2024 American presidential election has Caribbean netizens wondering about what Trump's upcoming second term in office might mean for things like immigration, trade, tourism, and climate cooperation.
Brazil: What is next after the conviction of Marielle Franco's killers?
Pleas for justice continue even after the jury's decision. The men who committed the crime were convicted, but now people demand answers about those who ordered the killing.
From school buses to fast-charging stations, the Dominican Republic accelerates shift to electric vehicles
While the Dominican Republic's electric vehicle market is growing, it still faces challenges, including the need for optimised incentives for EV purchases and improved charging infrastructure in rural areas.
‘Water the seeds’ of democracy against political violence in Brazil: Marielle Franco's legacy
" ... [A]bout eight out of 10 Black women in the 2020 elections in Brazil experienced virtual violence; six out of 10 experienced moral and psychological violence, and five out of 10 suffered from institutional violence."
‘Buy solar panels,’ Cuban officials say as the island faces another critical blackout
In several parts of the island, people are staging nighttime protests against the regime, seeking the cover of darkness for security.
Brazilians raise debate on reducing working hours through the ‘VAT movement’
The “Life Beyond Work” movement aims to challenge the current labor law, which mandates eight-hour workdays and four hours on Saturdays, totaling 44 hours per week.
Starlink resists making changes in identifying users in Brazil's Amazon region
In Brazil, Starlink antennas have become instruments “for conducting environmental crimes,” yet the company is resisting calls to add increased security measures that might curb illegal mining and prospecting.
Progress or freedom: Speeches by the presidents of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and El Salvador at the UN
Of all the speeches by Latin American leaders, these five are examples of the political tendencies in the region.
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