Latin America Archives - Page 77 of 469

Ex-Guatemalan Colonel Sentenced to 20 Years for 1982 Indigenous Massacre

Ríos Montt was convicted of genocide in a historic 2013 trial. That ruling was later overturned by a higher court.

The confiscation of the UCA’s History archives with nearly 70,000 volumes & documents is an immense loss for the region.

The ruling was welcomed by activists as the LGBTQIA community remains a frequent target of violent attacks.

The recent victory of Javier Milei in the presidential primaries in Argentina shows the rapid rise of the ultra-right in our countries.

Arevalo successfully connected the present (new generations) with the future (technology) of the country.

Indi Rivero from Venezuela took our photo of the day: “Mother Hen”, in Lara, Venezuela. She used a Panasonic camera.

The candidate from Rafael Correa’s movement and a young businessman will contest the presidency of Ecuador on October 15.

The group Yasunidos said on social media, “This is the first time a nation chooses to defend life and leave petroleum underground.”

The president-elect of Guatemala obtained 59% of the votes against his opponent, former first lady Sandra Torres who received 37%.

Claudia Camila from Venezuela took our photo of the day: “Friends Get Together” in Caracas, Venezuela.