Latin America News Dispatch
With the Help of Nuns and a Lawyer, a Paraguayan Indigenous Group Wins Back Their Ancestral Territory
After three years of struggle over their 500-hectare territory near the town of Itakyry in the department of Alto Paraná, the indigenous community can now return.
Cuba Legalizes Production of Independent Film
The film distribution will remain under the state’s control.
Shocking Photo of Drowned Migrants Sparks Global Outrage
Democratic presidential candidates also expressed their anguish over the mesmerizing photograph.
OAS Convenes in Colombia With Venezuela as Top Hemispheric Issue
The hemispheric organization is expected to deliver a “regional approach” to resolve the mass migration from the embattled country.
Hundreds of Underage Migrants Moved From “Inhumane” Detention Facility in Texas
The original report described how the center neglected the medical needs of over 300 detainees, as well as how the underage migrants lived in unsanitary and overcrowded conditions and were poorly fed.
With Boots on the Ground, Mexico Increases Migratory Policing
Mexican media are reporting that 146 migrants were apprehended in a residence located in San Juan del Río, Querétaro.
As Honduran Protestors Demand His Ouster, President Hernández Deploys the Military
Hernández has been embroiled in several controversies, the most recent being a probe launched by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for alleged drug trafficking.
Almost 71 Million People Displaced Worldwide by War and Violence in 2018
The number for this year increased by 2 million people, in comparison to 2017.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Accused of Being Tied to Crimes
Two other members of the opposition have been accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in humanitarian aid earmarked for soldiers who defected into Colombia.
Brazilian Construction Giant Odebrecht Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Odebrecht, which employed 180,000 people five years ago, faces a string of financial difficulties since the uncovering of a high-profile corruption scheme.
Guatemalan Elections Yield Run-Off Between Former First Lady and Prison Director
The elections were marked by allegations of corruption and political uncertainty.
Over 40 Organizations and Three Democratic Presidential Candidates Denounced Puerto Rican Religious Freedom Bill
Governor Ricardo Rosselló withdrew the controversial bill.
ACLU Accuses US Coast Guard of Improperly Detaining Four Jamaican Fishermen
The ACLU claims the USCG officers accused the fishermen of drug-smuggling, burned their two-engine boat, ankle-chained them to the cutter’s deck and transferred them three more times to other Coast Guard vessels.
Nicaraguan Amnesty Law Frees 106 Political Prisoners In 48 Hours
Among the released prisoners, are the foremost leaders of the civic revolt.
Leaks Reveal Politicized Prosecution Against Lula and Worker’s Party in Brazil
The online publication by The Intercept shows how the current Minister of Justice Sergio Moro and other federal judges corresponded.
Maduro Orders to Reopen Venezuelan Border With Colombia
Thousands of Venezuelans reportedly crossed into Colombia over the weekend through two international bridges near the border.
Latin American Teams Seek Glory as Women’s World Cup Begins
Experts are calling this the “most important women’s World Cup in history.”
Chilean Teachers March in Santiago to Support Public Education
Participants in the national strike, which began on Monday, have been wearing black, which they say symbolizes the “death of public education.”
Congress Approves Immigration Bill Protecting ‘Dreamers’, TPS Holders
The American Dream and Promise Act passed 237-187, with seven Republicans representatives joining all House Democrats in its favor.
US, Mexico Seek to Ratify Pact Amid Trade and Border Tensions
Yesterday, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said that “punitive actions alone will not work” in decreasing migration from Central America.
Transgender Asylum Seeker Dies in ICE Custody
LGBTQ advocates reported that Johana Medina died in a Texas hospital after being under ICE custody for nearly three months.