Latin America Archives - Page 82 of 482

Ismael Villagomez Becomes at Least 5th Journalist Killed in Mexico This Year

He was a photographer for the newspaper El Heraldo de Juárez who had worked in media for nearly two decades.

Argentina Votes for a New President this Sunday

Argentina’s runoff election will no longer take place in the classic confrontation between Peronism and anti-Peronism.

Iguana Sunbathing, San Jose, Costa Rica – Photo of the Day

Fritz Leichner from the United States took our photo of the day: “Iguana Sunbathing”, in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Mexico Eliminates Migrant Camps on the Border with the USA

Activists accuse the Mexican Government of violating the human rights of migrants, including taking them off the train & persecuting them.

LGBTQ+ Advocate Jesús Ociel Baena Found Dead in Mexico

LGBTQ and human rights advocates are demanding Mexican authorities investigate this as a possible hate crime, as Baena had received repeated death threats.

To Drum Up Patriotism, Maduro Revives Conflict with Guyana

Essequibo is a territory of 159,000 square kilometers, which since 1897 has been disputed by the governments of Venezuela and Guyana.

Cactus, Falcon, Venezuela – Photo of the Day

Yordanka Caridad from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Cactus” in Falcon, Venezuela.

Argentina: Painful Choices in Uncertainty Plagued Election

For many of Argentina’s voters the choice in the 19 November presidential runoff is between the lesser of two evils.

Nicaragua Leaves OAS on November 19th: What Does it Mean?

The Organization will continue to monitor the situation in Nicaragua & warns that its human rights obligations do not end with the withdrawal.

Panama Protests against a Mega Mining Concession

The strong protests make it clear that the population doesn’t want mining. The big question is what, then, could be the alternative?