Stories about Latin America
Operation Knock Knock: On the hunt for dissident voices in Venezuela
Amidst Venezuela's highest repression peak, Operation Knock Knock is a doxxing campaign sponsored by the Venezuelan regime to threaten and persecute voters, journalists, activists and political and community leaders.
What online narratives tell us about the aftermath of the election in Venezuela
For Venezuelans, one of the main narratives shows that the current situation exceeds the region's traditional dichotomy of left versus right and evidences a sense of overcoming polarization.
Venezuelan women say polarization in Venezuela is over
“The government says the protesters are fascists, but that is not true. They are ordinary people, from the popular neighborhoods, who finally take to the streets to condemn the fraud.”
Venezuelans use AI avatars and Instagram Live to fight back Maduro's repression
After Venezuela's contested presidential elections of July 28, President Maduro has increased repression and surveillance of dissidents. Venezuelans look for ways to break through the censorship.
The two deaths of the ‘Brazilian DSA’
Bill 2630/2020, sometimes dubbed the “Fake News Bill” by Brazilian mainstream media or the “Censorship Bill” by Brazilian right-wing media, emerged as part of a hectic political scenario.
Venezuelan migrant in Colombia: ‘I dream of returning to rebuild our country’
Amid the Venezuelan crisis, José Montilla's story reflects the struggle and hope of thousands of young people forced to emigrate, serving as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the Venezuelan people.
Post-election repression in Venezuela: Authorities target human rights defenders and humanitarian workers
Maduro's government calls for imprisonment of opponents in so-called ‘Operation Tun-Tun.’
Dear international left: Stop telling Venezuelans what to think
While their intentions to defend a Latin American movement are understandable, their silence years later on the egregious human rights violations in Venezuela is painful.
Bestselling writer Paulo Coelho remembers his torture under Brazil's military dictatorship
One of the bestselling authors in the world, Coelho recently shared on his X profile his remembrance of the day he was captured and taken by the repressive regime in 1974,
The Venezuela of Maduro, the inconvenient sister of Latin America's left
For years democratic leftist governments in Latin America maintained relations with Maduro's Venezuela despite its authoritarian tendencies. Will the year 2024 mark the end of such relations?
With no local press, a Brazilian town relies on word-of-mouth to inform people
A lack of local journalism leaves its mark during municipal elections and hinders access to trustworthy information for many people in Pirapora do Bom Jesus, in São Paulo state.
Venezuela: Everything you need to know about the precious tally sheets
Much is said about the tally sheets of the Venezuelan elections, but little is understood. Here's an explanation of these crucial ballots, where they are and who has them.
Key points in Venezuela's presidential elections: What's going on?
A lot is happening in Venezuela following the elections of July 28. Here's the context.
In a historic move, Venezuelans work together to expose Maduro's electoral fraud
It's the first time in Venezuela's history that an opposition candidate was able to obtain so many voting records. For many, this presents a damning case of fraud on Maduro's behalf.
Venezuela's civic space hangs in the balance with election results
The stakes are very high for civil society, as the civic space risks being completely shut down under a new Maduro administration.
China strives to go green in South America's ‘Lithium Triangle’
Lithium is essential for the global green energy transition. At the same time, the pursuit of “white gold” comes with significant environmental and social costs. The Andean Lithium Triangle is grappling with this contradiction.
How animal rights are progressing on the Latin American continent
Costa Rica is closing down zoos, Colombia is banning bullfights and Argentina is debating the “Conan Law,” named after President Milei’s dog. What's the state of the debate on animal rights in Latin America?
The diplomatic conflict with Ecuador that favored Mexico
Latin America is divided into two ideological poles, but when it came to the diplomatic conflict in Ecuador, many closed ranks with Mexico.
US and Panama plan to block migration corridor, but experts ask how
“For every section that is closed, three additional silent ones can appear," migration experts say.
As electric vehicles gain momentum in Brazil, China's influence shines through
Chinese electric vehicles has made major inroads into Brazil's auto industry, however, increased tariffs on Chinese EVs could slow this progress.
‘Gasolinazo': Ecuadorians march against President Daniel Noboa's raised gasoline prices
Social organizations marched through the streets of the capital with chants, songs, posters and banners to shout the slogan “Unite yourselves people, unite to fight against this neoliberal government.”
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