April 24, 2020 > Staff
Coronavirus Death-toll in Ecuador Continues to Rise
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA ECUADOR: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases doubled in one day after delayed test results were taken into account. Health Minister Juan Carlos Zevallos said in […] Read More >
April 23, 2020 > Staff
Puerto Rico Grants Civil Immunity to Medical Workers During Pandemic
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA PUERTO RICO: Gov. Wanda Vázquez signed an executive order on Wednesday granting hospitals and medical personnel civil immunity from damages due to claims stemming from alleged […] Read More >
April 22, 2020 > rafael vilela
Guaraní Mbya Win Reprieve From Deforestation
SÃO PAULO—“They just started cutting. We woke up with the sound of the weeping trees,” says Wera Mirim, a Guarani Mbya leader. On January 31st, one of the biggest construction […] Read More >
April 22, 2020 > Staff
Trump to Sign Executive Order Pausing Immigration
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES: President Donald Trump will sign an executive order today pausing immigration to the U.S. for 60 days. Trump tweeted the decision to “stop immigration” […] Read More >
April 21, 2020 > Staff
Chile Will Issue Coronavirus Immunity Cards
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CHILE: Health officials confirmed plans yesterday to be the first country to issue coronavirus “immunity passports,” which would allow individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 to […] Read More >
April 20, 2020 > Staff
Ecuador’s COVID-19 Death Toll Higher Than Previously Thought
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA ECUADOR: Officials released new figures for coronavirus-related deaths, which suggest that the death count is significantly higher than previously estimated. The data show that since March […] Read More >
April 20, 2020 > Ignacio Conese
The Long Shadow of Argentina’s Shale Boom
NEUQUÉN, Argentina— The Vaca Muerta region of Argentina is the promised land of unconventional oil and gas production. But as the shale industry struggles amidst the market crash, the social […] Read More >
April 17, 2020 > Staff
Bolsonaro Fires Health Minister as Brazil’s Death Toll Rises
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BRAZIL: President Jair Bolsonaro fired Health Minister Luiz Enrique Mandetta after weeks of disputes over the handling of the coronavirus crisis. He will be replaced by […] Read More >
April 17, 2020 > Isabella Reimi
Attacks on Venezuelan Press Continue During Lockdown
CARACAS— Authorities are clamping down on journalists informing the public about the coronavirus pandemic. Press freedom in Venezuela was already threatened, and as the public health crisis progresses, the government […] Read More >
April 16, 2020 > Staff
Puerto Ricans Protest Over Government’s Coronavirus Response
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA PUERTO RICO: Dozens of cars on Wednesday formed a caravan in front of the public television station WIPR as protesters denounced alleged corruption in the government’s […] Read More >