Outrage in Bolivia following femicide of two teenagers
The recent femicide of two teenage girls by a serial offender, released irregularly in 2019, sparked outrage in Bolivia. Hundreds took to streets demanding an end to violence and impunity for crimes against women due to judicial corruption
Peruvian President reshuffles ministerial cabinet for the second time
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has reorganized his cabinet, replacing the prime minister along with nine other ministers
Assassination of journalists sparks outrage in Mexico
The assassination of three journalists triggered protests in 65 cities across Mexico, demanding an end to violence and impunity
Outrage in Peru following devastating Repsol oil spill
The devastating oil spill has polluted 1.7 million square meters of soil and 1.2 million square meters of ocean, tarred 21 beaches on Peru’s Pacific coast, and killed a vast variety of marine wildlife, besides incurring huge economic losses to fishing and tourism industries
Salvadorans commemorate 30th anniversary of peace accords
Despite attempts by Nayib Bukele’s administration to discredit peace accords, thousands marched to commemorate the historic agreements
Argentine political leaders demand immediate release of Indigenous activist Milagro Sala
Indigenous and social activist Milagro Sala has been under house arrest since January 16, 2016 over charges that activists allege are politically motivated
Colombia reports the fourth massacre of 2022
On Sunday, the Institute of Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ) reported that two massacres took place in less than 24 hours in the country
Bolivia achieves record levels of economic and social growth in 2021
Under the rule of President Luis Arce and vice president David Choquehuanca of the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) party, Bolivia recovered from the economic losses suffered during the coup regime of Jeanine Áñez