Neglected by govt, Brazilian favela organizations take COVID-19 data collection into their own hands
The Brazilian government has been accused of under reporting case numbers of COVID-19 in Rio de Janeiro’s…
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Having worked in newsrooms in both Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro, Sophie is a British journalist now based in Medellín and writing for Latin America Reports. She is interested in post-conflict Colombia, historical memory and transitional justice in Latin America. Her work has also been published by Al Jazeera English, World Politics Review, El Tiempo and O Globo.
How fame impacts Barranquilla’s carnival kids
Miranda Torres, aged 11, and Isaac Rodríguez, aged 10, were Queen and King of this year’s Children’s…
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Colombia’s government is digitalizing social inclusion, expanding connectivity
Colombia’s Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications (MinTic) is currently rolling out…
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Female STEMpreneurs in Latin America look for financial support and guidance
María Isabel Amorín, from Guatemala, and Bárbara Tomadoni, from Argentina, were two of the nine female…
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Helena Gualinga is a voice for indigenous communities in the fight against climate change
When climate activist Helena Gualinga was a child, she lived in fear of not being able to return to…
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Why Bolsonaro is “curating” Brazil’s culture
When Roberto Alvim was hired by President Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s Special Secretary of Culture…
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How one Venezuelan entrepreneur intends to rescue the shoe industry
The footwear industry has a disproportionately large carbon footprint. Combined with apparel, the two…
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Uber’s departure from Colombia sparks debate over app regulation
Colombia’s Superintendence of Industry and Commerce ruled last week that the multinational ride-hailing…
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What does Guaidó’s National Assembly repossession mean for Venezuela?
Self-declared interim president of Venezuela Juan Guaidó and his supporters managed to successfully…
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Who is Venezuela’s new parliamentary speaker?
Self-declared Venezuelan interim president Juan Guaidó and his ally-turned-competitor Luis Parra have…
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