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UN: 10 Colombian Activists Killed in January, 107 Last Year

The UN Human Rights Office is “deeply troubled” by the killings of at least 107 civil society activists in Colombia last year, a spokesperson said.

US Slaps Sanctions on Lawmakers in Venezuela over Control of Parliament

The United States on Monday slapped sanctions on seven people, all Venezuelan lawmakers or current or former government officials…

Maduro Raises the Minimum Wage in Venezuela to US $5.45 Per Month

The gov. of Venezuela has decreed a new increase in the minimum wage by 50 percent, from 300,000 to 450,000 bolivars per month (US $5.45)

Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns Ban on ‘Gay Jesus’ Comedy

Brazil’s Supreme Court has overturned a ban on a Netflix comedy showing Jesus as a gay man.

Venezuelan Opposition Says No More Talks with Maduro

“It is obvious that the regime, when militarily assaulting the National Assemblt… has shown it has decided to block all political solutions,” said Guaido’s office.

US, Europe Increase Pressure on Maduro after Parliament Stand-Off

The US on Thursday called for “a swift negotiated transition to democracy” in Venezuela, while the EU threatened the country with new sanctions.

A Translation Crisis at the US-Mexico Border for Mayan-Language Speakers (Video)

As record numbers of migrants seek refuge and asylum in the USA, we look at a key problem preventing many of them from getting due process.

Venezuelan Photojournalist Released after 16 Months in Prison

The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed the release of Venezuelan freelance photojournalist Jesús Medina after more than 16 months of detention.