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September 18, 2020 > Angely Montilla
Examining Dominican Anti-Blackness During a Summer of Protest
This July, Dominicans elected opposition presidential candidate Luis Abinader, bidding farewell to 16 years of unbroken rule by the Caribbean nation’s center-left. Voters at home and abroad braved a worsening […] Read More >
August 20, 2020 > Juan José Relmucao
Argentina Human Rights Emblem Seeks Entry to UNESCO World Heritage List
BUENOS AIRES—Flights arriving to Buenos Aires from the north careen over the gray immensity of De La Plata River. Just before reaching the skyscrapers of the Argentinian capital, they are […] Read More >
August 18, 2020 > Marina Guimaraes
In Rio de Janeiro, Civil Society Fights COVID-19
RIO DE JANEIRO—The coronavirus pandemic has already affected the lives of millions of people around the world. Brazil is no exception. In Rio de Janeiro, the coronavirus pandemic worsened social […] Read More >
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August 28, 2020 > Staff
Mexico Reports Record Number of Femicides in June
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA MEXICO: New data from the National Public Security System shows that Mexico recorded its highest monthly number of femicides in June. A total of 101 cases […] Read More >
August 27, 2020 > Staff
Ecuador to Begin Reopening in September
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA ECUADOR: Government officials announced yesterday that Ecuador will not renew its coronavirus state of exception, which has been in place since March. In September, Ecuadorians will […] Read More >
August 26, 2020 > Staff
Colombia Begins Reopening After 5-Month Partial Lockdown
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA COLOMBIA: After five months of partial lockdown, Colombia is set to begin gradually reopening September 1. President Iván Duque said Monday that he is extending the […] Read More >