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January 17, 2023
Five important advances to human rights in Latin America
topic: Human Rights
by: Ellen Nemitz
Despite the abuses of liberties in the region, Latin America has also recorded recent progress in securing human rights.
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January 10, 2023
Latin America begins 2023 with political unrest
topic: Democracy
by: Ellen Nemitz
Social unrest in Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia warn of a challenging political year ahead for Latin America.
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December 27, 2022
Juan Guaidó's interim government may soon be terminated
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
Venezuela's interim president, Juan Guaido, may be at the end of his self-proclaimed presidency.
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December 22, 2022
Eyes on the future: Latin America's takeaways from COP 27
topic: Climate action
by: Ellen Nemitz
With a growing role at COP27, Latin American governments and NGOs are fighting for climate justice and conservation.
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December 13, 2022
Peru thrown into chaos one week after coup attempt
topic: Political violence
by: Ellen Nemitz
One week after Pedro Castillo's failed coup, Peru struggles to find balance.
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December 06, 2022
Despite ongoing concerns, Latin America sees progress on Human Rights
topic: Human Rights
by: Ellen Nemitz
For Human Rights Day, a look back on the progress and remaining challenges that Latin America has faced this past year.
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November 08, 2022
Colombia seeks an end to its war on drugs
topic: Peace and Reconciliation
by: Ellen Nemitz
Amid cultural and environmental challenges, Colombia's new government seeks different courses of action for preventing drug trade.
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September 06, 2022
Chile rejects new constitution: what happens next?
topic: Democracy
by: Ellen Nemitz
What amendments to the constitutional draft could please Chileans following their first rejection this week?
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August 30, 2022
Will Latin America overcome its persistent corruption?
topic: Transparency and Corruption
by: Ellen Nemitz
Plagued by election scandals and embezzlement cases, Latin American democracies suffer from high levels of corruption that have yet to be challenged.
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August 09, 2022
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Indigenous peoples: guardians of nature and humanity
topic: Indigenous people
by: Yair Oded, Gerardo Bandera
On World Indigenous Peoples Day, we examine the struggles faced by indigenous communities and the invaluable knowledge they possess.
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August 02, 2022
The spread of gun violence through Latin America
topic: Security
by: Ellen Nemitz
Trickling in from the US, guns are causing high volumes of violence throughout Latin American countries
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July 26, 2022
How education fights human trafficking
topic: Human Trafficking
by: Ellen Nemitz
How can education help prevent the millions of people vulnerable to human trafficking threats?
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July 12, 2022
Chile presents its draft Constitution for plebiscite
topic: Democracy
by: Ellen Nemitz
Chilean representation releases the first draft of the draft constitution, which will be voted on in September.
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May 17, 2022
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Fishery: Latin America
topic: Overfishing
by: Ellen Nemitz, Yair Oded
Journalists from across Latin America explore the risks, challenges and solutions involved in the complex issue of fishery.
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May 17, 2022
The anti-asylum movement fights for just mental healthcare
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Ellen Nemitz
The anti-asylum movement seeks to provide safe and just treatment to those with mental health problems.
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May 10, 2022
Inflation is eroding Latin Americans' purchasing power
topic: Economic Opportunity
by: Ellen Nemitz
As prices soar and economies crash, Latin Americans are finding themselves increasingly in dire situations.
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