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Colombians Hold Tense Presidential Election on May 29th

Regardless of who wins, the country is entering a dangerous period, with major ramifications for its internal conflicts.

Human rights advocates recommend continuing the investigations, by building on work already done by the international community.

“I’m a vulnerable man, but I am especially an artist that dreams of homeland and life, which are super-connected.” Don’t leave me alone!

This is “their” Constitution, because it speaks of sexual, social, cultural, and environmental rights that they see as fundamental.

Nicaragua is left without shelters for women victims of violence, after the cancellation of two dozen non-profits that defend women’s rights.

It is common for shouts to rise with swear words or insults against Cuban leaders when the fan blades stop moving in the middle of the night.

40% of immigrant children in Costa Rica’s schools don’t have legal immigration status. Most are Nicaraguans and that affects their wellbeing.

Threats of attacks by armed settlers, combined with the sighting of “new tracks”, caused the Miskito families to abandon their farming areas.

In the audio posted here, Alcántara recounts the “inhuman persecution and repression” that he has suffered from the regime in recent years,

The Venezuelan economy appears to be improving after hitting bottom, but the political situation remains mired in authoritarianism.