Latin America Archives - Page 23 of 477

New Report Finds Sexist Laws Persist Worldwide

Over the past five years, progress remains slow, uneven, and increasingly under threat from a growing backlash against women’s rights.

Latin America has been fertile ground for power couples exercising power together, from autocracies or succession in the presidency…

Today’s featured artist is vocalist Mery Murua with guitarist Horacio Burgos, both from Argentina, with the song “Flor de lino” (2014).

It’s civil society’s turn to take a step forward, as at other times, to curtail the regressive tendencies now afflicting the United States.

Experts noted that the climate of intimidation in society “is fueled by the widespread impunity and selective justice” in Venezuela.

Today’s featured band is Yaya Massemba from Brazil with a video clip of their song De Umbigo a Umbigo (2024).

“It is a deadly industry behind the smoking epidemic… actively undermining tobacco control efforts that could save millions more lives.

Fernando is my coworker. I still remember that when he first started, he was happy to have a source of income…

The ruling challenging Nicaragua’s allowance of indefinite reelection sets a precedent for the defense of democracy in the region.

Today’s featured artist is Esperanza Spalding (USA) and a host of Brazilian musicians with the single “Não Ao Marco Temporal” (2023).