Featured stories about Latin America
Stories about Latin America
16 February 2020
The feminist translators and interpreters revolutionizing the profession in Argentina
"Feminism is always growing and diversifying, and feminists must come together and create areas of common interest and practice unique forms of activism that move away from hegemonic feminism"
12 February 2020
Peruvian engineer awarded international prize with cookies that fight anemia
Consisting of three basic ingredients, cookies created by Peruvian engineer Julio Garay fight anemia, a health condition affecting almost half of Peruvian children.
6 February 2020
Bengali, Pakistani, and Amazon indigenous women perform ‘The rapist is you’ song
The flashmob by Chilean collective Las Tesis is still making waves around the world.
4 February 2020
A Mexican engraver revives a mostly-forgotten Russian printmaking tradition
Interview with Alejandro Barreto, the engraver who makes unique Mexican lubki.
30 January 2020
Doing journalism in a deadly narco state
"The country is in pain. Telling these stories means it’s also necessary to tell what causes them, but that’s just where more problems begin."
Peruvians debate road safety and labor regulations after fatal truck explosion
A few days before the extraordinary parliamentary elections in Peru, a disaster generates outrage and solidarity among citizens.
27 January 2020
Justice elusive for nine victims of funk party police raid in São Paulo favela
Nine residents of São Paulo favelas died during a military police operation in Paraisópolis in early December 2019.
24 January 2020
The real reasons people are fleeing Honduras
Hondurans live in a narco-state whose leadership is supported by the United States and which suffers from widespread corruption, gender violence, gang control, land-grabs, and the effects of climate change.
21 January 2020
Can El Salvador's hosting of a surfing Olympic qualifier alter the country's violent image?
While some Salvadorans are celebrating the opportunity to host a major championship, others claim that there are bigger priorities than the country's image abroad.
18 January 2020
Is there more to the Caribbean's single-use plastics ban than meets the eye?
The move to go plastic-free is timely. According to the United Nations, 70 to 85 percent of marine litter in the Caribbean originates from land, and the lion's share is...
13 January 2020
Smoke from Australia's fires reached South America
The smoke of Australia's megafires traveled 12,000 kilometers across the Pacific Ocean.
10 January 2020
Guatemalan indigenous journalist charged with terrorism released from prison
In Guatemala, an indigenous journalist was arrested under legally dubious circumstances.
9 January 2020
Is the Caribbean apocalypse-proof?
Two researchers — who admit "their methodology probably isn't perfect" — suggest island nations are the best places to be in an apocalypse. But will the Global South be welcoming?
7 January 2020
‘Where it hurts': A Brazilian online campaign raises awareness about abuse by health professionals
A popular hashtag on the Brazilian internet gathers stories of sexual orientation discrimination, body shaming, and sexual and physical assault in the consultation room.
23 December 2019
Family members preserve the memory of a worker killed during Brazil's dictatorship
In 1979, Santo was handing out pamphlets outside a São Paulo factory during a protest when he was killed by being shot in the back by police.
17 December 2019
As Global Voices celebrates its quinceañera, 15 ‘coming-of-age’ posts from the Caribbean
Happy 15th birthday, GV! The Caribbean team picks 15 of its best posts from 2019, starting with violent street protests, a refugee crisis, and an inspiring story of justice. Part...
2 December 2019
On Twitter, this Brazilian writer illuminates stories from black history
Ale Santos became a Brazilian internet sensation by chronicling little-known historical events and characters on Twitter threads.
1 December 2019
Chilean photographers continue legacy of documenting human rights violations
Sharing their photos on social media, the group has an extensive gallery on their Facebook page from various ongoing conflicts.
25 November 2019
Who is Eva Copa, the little-known figure who helped pave the way for new Bolivian elections?
Not many know who Eva Copa is, but she is the new president of the Bolivian Senate. She has been a key figure in moving the country forward following protests.
13 November 2019
‘Brazil might not be a dictatorship, but it's not a democracy either,’ says Brazilian journalist
Mário Magalhães wrote a book about 2018, the year that changed Brazil forever.
About our Latin America coverage
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