Latin America

Ricardo Piglia’s Books of Disquiet

Ricardo Piglia’s Books of Disquiet Ricardo Piglia’s Books of Disquiet

As he witnessed the dissolution of civil society under a series of repressive governments, the Argentine novelist and critic began recording the most mundane parts of everyday life...

Feb 17, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Jessica Loudis

Canaan Haiti

Can Haiti Rise From the Ashes? Can Haiti Rise From the Ashes?

Over the past decade Haitians have suffered a devastating earthquake, a failed reconstruction effort, and chronic political corruption. But resistance continues, and there are sign...

Jan 10, 2020 / James North

Haiti Is in the Eye of the Storm

Haiti Is in the Eye of the Storm Haiti Is in the Eye of the Storm

Despite the current respite from months of protests and government violence, the country’s rampant corruption threatens to unleash chaos once more.

Jan 9, 2020 / Feature / Amy Wilentz

This Was the Decade of Feminist Uprisings in Latin America

This Was the Decade of Feminist Uprisings in Latin America This Was the Decade of Feminist Uprisings in Latin America

The “green wave” emerged in response to staggering rates of femicide, and then began mounting challenges to the highly restrictive abortion laws in the region.

Dec 31, 2019 / From the Archive / Zoë Carpenter

Police block Bolivian protesters

What ‘The New York Times’ Got Wrong on Bolivia What ‘The New York Times’ Got Wrong on Bolivia

By endorsing a military coup against a democratically elected government, the Times betrayed its values and its journalists.

Dec 18, 2019 / Greg Grandin

Colombia national strike

Colombia’s Peace Deal Paved the Way for Its Historic Protests Colombia’s Peace Deal Paved the Way for Its Historic Protests

The country’s ongoing strikes are the largest in recent memory, and may not have been possible without a 2016 agreement that ended its 50-year-long war with the FARC.

Dec 12, 2019 / Miguel Salazar

Why Chileans Are Protesting for a New Socioeconomic Order

Why Chileans Are Protesting for a New Socioeconomic Order Why Chileans Are Protesting for a New Socioeconomic Order

In an interview, the country’s leading journalist, Mónica González, says, “This hurricane is not ending anytime soon.”

Dec 10, 2019 / Q&A / Peter Kornbluh

PHOTOS: A Year After the Caravans, Has Trump Won?

PHOTOS: A Year After the Caravans, Has Trump Won? PHOTOS: A Year After the Caravans, Has Trump Won?

Last fall, Tijuana sheltered thousands of Central Americans trying to make their way to the United States. The scene is a lot different now.

Dec 9, 2019 / Photo Essay / Jack Herrera

Haiti Protest 2019

The New Global Insurrection The New Global Insurrection

From Bolivia to Haiti to Europe and the Middle East, citizens are rising up against corruption and government repression.

Nov 22, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Bolivia protester 2019

Bolivia’s Coup Is Still Happening Bolivia’s Coup Is Still Happening

Everything you wanted to know about Bolivian politics, but were afraid to ask.

Nov 18, 2019 / Zeeshan Aleem

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