Latin America

How US Civil Law Is Being Used to Bring Human-Rights Abuses to Court

How US Civil Law Is Being Used to Bring Human-Rights Abuses to Court How US Civil Law Is Being Used to Bring Human-Rights Abuses to Court

Could a landmark verdict against Bolivia’s former president and minister of defense pave the way for future cases?

Apr 27, 2018 / Linda Farthing

Chile Women’s Soccer Team

How a Feminist Uprising Is Saving South American Soccer How a Feminist Uprising Is Saving South American Soccer

Speaking to Brenda Elsey, who is in Buenos Aires, covering the sports and politics story that demands more attention.

Apr 20, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Castro Diaz Canel

Cubans Face the End of the Castro Era Cubans Face the End of the Castro Era

As Raúl steps aside, the country faces transition and transformation.

Apr 20, 2018 / Peter Kornbluh

Midia Ninja

Lula May Be in Jail, but Brazil’s Occupy Movement Won’t Let Hope Die Lula May Be in Jail, but Brazil’s Occupy Movement Won’t Let Hope Die

The Curitiba camp has become ground zero for a left that has been fighting an uphill battle since before the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff.

Apr 19, 2018 / Michael Fox

Gustavo Petro Colombian presidential candidate

Gustavo Petro quiere establecer un nuevo progresismo en Latinoamérica Gustavo Petro quiere establecer un nuevo progresismo en Latinoamérica

En entrevista con The Nation, el ex-alcalde de Bogotá habla sobre lo que significaría su elección para Colombia y la región. 

Apr 19, 2018 / En español / Miguel Salazar

Gustavo Petro Colombian presidential candidate

Colombia’s Presidential Hopeful Gustavo Petro Wants a New Left for Latin America Colombia’s Presidential Hopeful Gustavo Petro Wants a New Left for Latin America

In an interview with The Nation, the former mayor of Bogotá discusses what his election would mean for Colombia and the region.

Apr 18, 2018 / Q&A / Miguel Salazar

Can a Feminist Revolution Save Women’s Soccer in South America?

Can a Feminist Revolution Save Women’s Soccer in South America? Can a Feminist Revolution Save Women’s Soccer in South America?

Brenda Elsey explains how women are saving their soccer federations from near-oblivion.

Apr 17, 2018 / Audio / Dave Zirin

‘A Border Control Official Sexually Abused Me’

‘A Border Control Official Sexually Abused Me’ ‘A Border Control Official Sexually Abused Me’

Aura Hernández fled to the US seeking safety. Instead, she encountered threats, harassment, and assault.

Apr 2, 2018 / Feature / Laura Gottesdiener, Malav Kanuga, and Cinthya Santos Briones

Espinosa Journalist Murdered Mexico Veracruz

Welcome to Veracruz, Mexico, One of the Most Dangerous Places in the World to Be a Journalist Welcome to Veracruz, Mexico, One of the Most Dangerous Places in the World to Be a Journalist

Killing reporters here is only one element in a campaign of state terror.

Mar 23, 2018 / James North

Migrant family seeks shelter la 72

Escaping Hate: A Trans Woman’s Journey North Escaping Hate: A Trans Woman’s Journey North

Alexandra Acevedo fled Honduras—one of the most dangerous places on earth to be queer—to find safety and the freedom to be herself.

Mar 13, 2018 / Michael Snyder

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