Colombians mobilize in support of pension reform and against “institutional” coup that would seek to remove Gustavo Petro
Colombia

Colombians mobilize in support of pension reform and against “institutional” coup that would seek to remove Gustavo Petro

The President of Colombia had alerted last week that the opposition seeks to remove him from office in a legal maneuver and replace him with the head of the legislature

Pablo Meriguet
September 20, 2024
AMLO marks the end of presidency with moving address to masses of people
Mexico

AMLO marks the end of presidency with moving address to masses of people

On Sunday September 15, AMLO gave one of his last public addresses to an overflowing Zócalo as part of the political ritual “Grito de Dolores”

Pablo Meriguet
September 18, 2024
Juan Lopez
Honduras

Environmental and community activist Juan López murdered in Honduras

The Honduran environmentalist was murdered in Tocoa after repeatedly warning about the grave threats made to his life

Pablo Meriguet
September 17, 2024
Tens of thousands on the streets of Honduras to support the government of Xiomara Castro
Honduras

Tens of thousands on the streets of Honduras to support the government of Xiomara Castro

Amid growing accusations of a right-wing led coup attempt, the Libre party called for a national mobilization to defend the government of Xiomara Castro

Pablo Meriguet
September 17, 2024
Xiomara Castro calls on the Honduran people to stop the right-wing coup
Honduras

Xiomara Castro calls on the Honduran people to stop the right-wing coup

Leftist Honduran President mobilizes popular forces to oppose a plan to carry out an alleged coup d’état against her

Pablo Meriguet
September 13, 2024
Former Peruvian dictator Alberto Fujimori remembered as the architect of brutal repression and neoliberalism
Peru

Former Peruvian dictator Alberto Fujimori remembered as the architect of brutal repression and neoliberalism

The dictator’s legacy is celebrated by some and condemned by others. What is certain is that Fujimorism will continue to be a relevant actor in Peruvian politics for years to come.

Pablo Meriguet
September 13, 2024
Mexico’s Senate approves Judicial Reform
Mexico

Mexico’s Senate approves Judicial Reform

The Mexican head of state achieved his goal of passing the Judicial Reform before leaving office on October 1.

Pablo Meriguet
September 12, 2024
The courage of Gisèle Pelicot
France

The courage of Gisèle Pelicot

The calculated and cruel violence suffered by Gisèle Pelicot has shaken the world to its core, yet her demand to make the trial public and shift the shame to the perpetrators of these acts, has inspired many

Pablo Meriguet
September 9, 2024