Latin America News Dispatch
After Assange Arrest in London, Ecuador’s Moreno Calls Him a ‘Spoiled Brat’
President Lenín Moreno accused Assange of violating the terms of his asylum.
Red Cross Secures Access to Venezuelan Prisons
The International Committee of the Red Cross secured access to Venezuela’s prisons yesterday. (Photo by Michael Dawes/Flickr)
‘Crisis’ in Rio de Janeiro After Torrential Floods Kill 10
The city’s mayor, Marcelo Crivella, acknowledged the city’s lack of preparedness and complained about insufficient federal funding.
Costa Rica Reaches Agreement with Indigenous Groups After Land Rights Leader Killed
The bilateral negotiations follow the murder of Sergio Rojas, a Bribrí land rights leader who was shot dead on March 18.
Searching for Stories of Everyday Resistance in Migrant Farmwork
This week’s Latin America News Dispatch podcast episode.
Claiming the US Is ‘Full,’ Trump Seeks ‘Tougher’ Border Agencies
On Sunday, Kirstjen Nielsen announced her departure from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Brazilian Textbooks to Rewrite 1964 Military Dictatorship
The education minister’s comments come days after far-right President Jair Bolsonaro commanded the military to honor the 55th anniversary of the coup.
Brazil Hosts Latin America’s Largest Gun Fair
Foreign gunmakers have looked forward to the opening of the Brazilian gun market with the favorable presidency of Jair Bolsonaro.
Colombian Police Attack Indigenous Protesters, at Least 1 Dead
The confrontation set a tense environment for talks which finally took place in the afternoon.
Maduro Announces Plan to Ration Energy Amid Blackouts
The oil-rich country has suffered continuous energy shortages affecting the entire country after a massive blackout on March 7.
Trump Administration Vows to Cut Aid to Northern Triangle Countries
The countries would lose over $500 million in foreign assistance for fiscal year 2018 and the remaining of 2017.
Mexico’s Women’s Movement Confronts Gender Violence as Thousands Post #MeToo
A new Latin America News Dispatch podcast episode.
Maduro Administration Bans Juan Guaidó from Public Office for 15 Years
U.S. State Department spokesperson Robert Palladino called the ban “ridiculous.”
‘Todos Somos Martha’: Ecuadorians Protest Gender Violence, Femicide and Xenophobia
There are now approximately 600 registered femicides in Ecuador since January 1, 2014.
Peruvian Officials Negotiate to End 51-Day Mining Town Strike
Protests intensified after three community leaders were arrested last week for allegedly extorting MMG, a Chinese state-owned mining company.
Bolsonaro to Commemorate 20-Year Military Dictatorship
Bolsonaro has long supported Brazil’s military history, denying the military coup of 1964 and appointing several ex-generals to government positions.
AMLO Asks Spain to Formally Apologize for the American Conquest
AMLO also announced his intention of establishing 2021 as the year of reconciliation for the two countries.
Brazilians Evacuate Minas Gerais Over Fear of Dam Collapse
Four hundred and forty-two people were previously evacuated from within a 10-kilometer radius of the dam in February.
Brazil’s Ex-President Temer Arrested on Corruption Charges
Temer became president after playing a key role in the impeachment of former President Dilma Rousseff over budget mismanagement.
In Wake of School Shooting, Brazil’s Anti-Crime Bill Could Bring More Tragedy, Experts Warn
The set of proposals that aim to increase the state’s capacity to fight organized crime, corruption and urban violence was presented to Brazilian governors in early February by Minister of Justice Sérgio Moro.
Indigenous Communities in Colombia Shut Down Pan-American Highway
The blockade of the continent’s most important highway has cost millions of dollars and left one officer dead and 16 people injured in the wake of a violent crackdown.