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How Coronavirus Makes Us Rethink Youth Protests

Large scale street protests are on hold, however, there is an opportunity to rethink how we can protest, expanding online forms of collective activism.

The Pandemic of Authoritarianism in Latin America

Amid the Covid-19 emergency, some governments take the opportunity to impose decisions contrary to the urgent needs of their peoples.

Argentina Responds Boldly to Coronavirus Crisis

Like much of the West, Argentina did not take many early precautionary actions after the Covid-19 epidemic was confirmed in January, however…

Nicaraguan MDs and Nurses Urge Ortega to Take Covid-19 Seriously

They sign a public pronouncement in which they demand the government adopt sanitary, economic and social measures to face covid-19.

The Ghost Children of Latin America’s Prisons

While women are often “invisible” in Latin America’s penitentiary systems and statistics, the children who are born and live with them are ghosts.

Pursuing Poppies (Photo Feature)

Just past dawn, we three intrepid Ladyranchers climbed into my RAV named Luna. The morning was cool and overcast but expected to clear. (21 photos)

Cuban Citizens Ask for Further COVID-19 Measures

Citizens speak out and asked the government to adopt further measures, especially when it comes to facilitating access to food and hygiene items…

So What Does the Nicaraguan Opposition Propose on Covid-19?

Massive testing, food voucher, adjustments to the workday are some of the Civic Alliance’s 43 proposals for the health crisis.

Celebrating Workers’ Day in Pilon, Cuba (Video)

Since it was necessary to cancel Workers’ Day parades in Cuba this year, due to COVID-19 concerns, I hope you will enjoy this little video instead.

Covid-19 Doesn’t Stop Sports in Nicaragua

Soccer leagues and boxing around the world have been abandoned or suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak – but not so in Nicaragua.