31st August 2022

Prisons of Crime

Latin America prisons are havens of crime and corruption that reflect the societies in which they exist

7th July 2022

Water Trucks and Long Waits to Shower: A Regional Water Crisis

Latin America's water crisis is hitting both the poor and those with means

31st May 2022

Deadly Machismo in the Peruvian Andes

A film opens questions about the roots of machismo and homophobia in Peru's indigenous communities

4th April 2022

Criminal Gangs and Landmine Use in Latin America

An uptick in landmine use by criminal gangs is a result of a weak, corrupt and coopted state in a region working hard to demine after decades of conflict

20th March 2022

What the Ukraine War Says About Latin America

The invasion shows the non-aligned and increasingly undemocratic nature of the region

31st August 2021

A Relatively Peaceful Coexistence

Despite outbursts of Islamophobia, Latin America is a relatively welcoming place for Muslims

8th March 2021

Hunger Strike to Fight Bureaucracy in Colombia

A Colombian doctor stages a hunger strike against the bureaucracy

19th February 2021

Colombia's Migrant History

Colombia's plan to legalize Venezuelans causes a reflection on the country's migrant past

8th January 2021

Capital, Please!

Entrepreneurs' battles to secure capital in Latin America show the challenges facing the region in its economic development

29th September 2020

Is a Corrupt Government Better Than No Government?

Cartagena Shows the Power of Private Foundations and the Necessity of a Government -- Even if it's Corrupt