Brazil’s humanitarian crisis exposed suffering of Yanomami people under Bolsonaro government São Paulo, Brazil — Weeks after Brazilian officials announced a health crisis and a potential... February 9, 2023
Vladimir Cerrón, leader of Peru’s far-left ruling party, sentenced to 4 years in prison Lima, Peru — A Peruvian court sentenced ruling party leader Vladimir Cerrón to four years in prison for a... February 8, 2023
Two cases highlight Mexico’s impunity divide for violence against journalists with large followings, and those without Mexico City, Mexico — The night of December 15, just as Mexico’s most violent year for journalists was... February 8, 2023
Brazil announces first indigenous woman president of indigenous protection agency Funai São Paulo, Brazil — An indigenous smoking ritual opened the ceremony. Then, Brazil’s national anthem was... February 6, 2023
Mexico to send 26,000 workers to Canada in 2023 Mexico City, Mexico — Under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), the Mexican government... February 4, 2023
Brazil’s jailed former justice minister says he properly prepared a security strategy ahead of January 8 attacks São Paulo, Brazil – Brazil’s jailed former justice minister told investigators on Thursday that, while... February 3, 2023
With the support of Lula’s government, presidents of Brazil’s Chamber and Senate are re-elected São Paulo, Brazil – With the support of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Arthur Lira, president of... February 3, 2023
Mapuche leader wanted in Chile is arrested in Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina — Facundo Jones Huala, leader of the Mapuche Ancestral Resistance (RAM), an alleged... February 3, 2023
While Bolsonaro’s in Florida, his political future could be threatened in Brazil São Paulo, Brazil – A lawyer for Jair Bolsonaro said this week that the former head of state is applying... February 3, 2023
Germany resumes payments to Brazil’s Amazon Fund to protect environment, indigenous peoples São Paulo, Brazil – The German government confirmed it will resume payments to the Amazon Fund, financial... February 2, 2023
Brazil’s police name alleged mastermind in killings of Bruno Pereira, Dom Phillips São Paulo – Brazil’s Federal Police last week named Rubens Villar Coelho, known as “Colombia,” as... February 2, 2023
Root causes of Peru’s political unrest: An interview with a protest leader Lima, Peru — Almost immediately after former President Pedro Castillo was ousted from power and jailed for... January 30, 2023
“I haven’t felt soccer this way in a long time” — Brazil’s female fans react to historic all-male ban at matches São Paulo – When Brazilian professional soccer teams Coritiba and Athletico Paranaense kicked off their... January 28, 2023
Argentina ended 2022 with the highest inflation since 1991 Buenos Aires, Argentina — Argentina closed out 2022 with a yearly inflation of 94.8%, the worst in the last... January 26, 2023
Government detains editor from one of Venezuela’s largest newspapers The editor of one of Venezuela’s largest newspapers, El Nacional, was detained by authorities at his home... January 26, 2023
Peru’s Congress ousts President Dina Boluarte amid crime crisis, swears in José Jerí as new head of state
Milei’s candidate for the House of Representatives in Buenos Aires allegedly received $200K from businessman investigated for drug trafficking
Argentine congressman backed by Milei pulls out of campaign following reports of drug trafficking ties
