Latin America
'She is the evolution of reggaeton': The rise of trans Puerto Rican artist Villano Antillano
Puerto Rican rapper Villano Antillano is a leading voice in a new generation of LGBTQ artists subverting traditional gender norms in reggaeton and reclaiming the political roots of the genre.
‘This is not a peaceful country’: Violence and poverty soar in Costa Rica
Honduras' first female leader faces tough times
In Miami, Cuban American progressives promote civic engagement ahead of midterms
A state-owned company from China is building a massive commercial port in Peru
Brazil's public health workers race to tackle dengue surge
Heavy rains and a lull in public health prevention programs during the pandemic have allowed the deadly mosquito-borne disease to flourish.
Discourse of justice: Part I
Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive this week into the ways in which human rights discourse is politics by other means.
A growing number of clerical sexual abuse survivors are coming forward in Latin America
Latin America may become the next region to expose childhood clerical sexual abuse. Some victims have spent decades without coming forward because of the importance given to clergy in the community. But a growing number of people are creating support networks for survivors.
For developing countries, the war in Ukraine means even higher food prices
African and Latin American countries have been struggling to control inflation rates during the pandemic. The war in Ukraine threatens to increase food prices even more and make hunger in some countries worse.
Archetypes of autocracy: Part II
This week's Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter, takes a deep dive into how autocrats stay in power through the repression. Too much repression can lead to a people's revolt whereas not enough can result in military coups.
Many Venezuelan migrants in Latin America struggle to get vaccinated
Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have moved to different parts of South America have struggled to get shots because of legal requirements at vaccination centers. And that could slow down efforts to stamp out the coronavirus in the region.
Cuba’s promise of a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine
Cuba, a world leader in medicine, is the first in Latin America to develop its own COVID-19 vaccine.
Podcast host Roger Bennett on the joys of soccer
Co-host of the soccer podcast "Men in Blazers," Roger Bennett talks about moving to the United States from the UK and sharing the joys of soccer with the public.
Colombia loosens COVID restrictions to save the economy as deaths soar
Like the US and Europe, Colombia is lifting most restrictions in a bid to bring back jobs — even as COVID-19 death rates climb.
Addressing migration requires long-term commitment, says analyst on Harris visit to Guatemala
About $13 billion are squandered as a result of corruption in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, says Adriana Beltran, an analyst with The Washington Office on Latin America.