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August 13, 2019 > Alanna Elder
The Dam that (Almost) Brought Down Paraguay’s President
The past two weeks have brought Paraguayans a political earthquake and a crowd of new household names, all connected to a bilateral energy deal signed with Brazil in May and […] Read More >
July 30, 2019 > Staff
Canada’s Broken Pledge to Mexican Human Rights Defenders
This story, written by Urooba Jamal and José Luis Granados Ceja, was originally published in NACLA. After his father was murdered a decade ago over his opposition to a Canadian-owned […] Read More >
July 22, 2019 > Carolina Zanatta
Bolsonaro Doubles Down on Threats to Brazil’s Indigenous with New Policy
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stepped up his assault on Indigenous land rights last month, continuing a trend that started before his presidency and has accelerated […] Read More >
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Today in Latin America
September 13, 2019 > Staff
Paraguay May Strengthen Military After Alleged Gang Leader Escapes
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA PARAGUAY: Yesterday, President Mario Abdo Benítez announced plans to amend the constitution to give the military a larger role in combating Brazilian gangs operating in the […] Read More >
September 12, 2019 > Staff
Supreme Court Accepts New Asylum Restrictions on Central Americans
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BORDER: After putting a hold on a lower court’s ruling, the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to enforce a new policy effectively prohibiting asylum for […] Read More >
September 11, 2019 > Staff
6th Colombian Mayoral Candidate Killed Weeks Before Election
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA COLOMBIA: Police in Colombia arrested two people yesterday in connection with the killing of mayoral candidate Orley García. García was killed over the weekend in the […] Read More >