Latin America Archives - Page 46 of 470

Children Caught Up in El Salvador’s Gang War Are Suffering Major Abuses

Report on abuse against children who’ve been arrested during El Salvador’s “state of exception” that has been enforced since March 2022.

Villavicencio, a former journalist, was running on an anti-corruption platform and had vowed to take on organized crime.

The longer they stay in power, the worse and more twisted the expressions of degradation become.

Today’s featured artist is Caetano Veloso from Brazil with the song “Zumbi” from the album “Noites do Norte” (2000).

All of Venezuela has suffered the consequences of corruption and death of institutionalism. However, the elderly have lost the most.

A political plan to stop migration in the Isthmus of Panama raises concerns about potential humanitarian impacts.

Today’s featured artist is pianist Michel Camilo from the Dominican Republic with a live solo performance of the song “From Within” (2022).

Several factors leave open the possibility of a change of direction of the Venezuelan government, although uncertainty is weighing heavily.

“Our reports started in 2010 & the government has not acted to eradicate rapes against girls. We fear that once again there will be impunity”.

Older daughters take on the role of mother when their mother migrates in search of better economic opportunities.