Peru declares state of emergency amid protests, reduces some citizen rights for 30 days

Lima, Peru — Peru’s government on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for 30 days amid protests that...

December 15, 2022

Mexican police shoots at bus carrying students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers’ College

Mexico City, Mexico — Police officers in Guerrero, southwestern Mexico, allegedly opened fire on a bus...

December 15, 2022

International community reacts to Peru’s political crisis

Lima, Peru — Countries from around the world are reacting to the impeachment and arrest of former Peruvian...

December 15, 2022

Argentina defeats Croatia: Messi to have one last dance in World Cup final

Buenos Aires, Argentina — Argentina’s national soccer team defeated Croatia 3-0 on December 13 at Lusail...

December 14, 2022

Peru President Dina Boluarte announces early elections, declares state of emergency after riots leave 8 dead

Peru’s new President, Dina Boluarte, submitted a bill to congress to speed up elections by two years to...

December 14, 2022

Brazil’s Lula defends democracy in certification speech

São Paulo, Brazil – Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke out in defense of...

December 12, 2022

Brazil says goodbye to the World Cup in a dramatic penalty shootout against Croatia

São Paulo, Brazil – Frustration, disappointment and sadness. These were the feelings in some bars in São...

December 9, 2022

Mexico postpones Pacific Alliance summit due to “events” in Peru

Lima, Peru — The summit of the Pacific Alliance, the trade bloc which includes Colombia, Peru, Chile and...

December 9, 2022

Mexico grants more resources to the military than to battle violence against women 

Mexico, Mexico City— Despite an unrelenting and deadly wave of violence against women, Mexico’s...

December 9, 2022

Lula announces 5 ministers for Brazil’s new government

São Paulo, Brazil – Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the first five...

December 9, 2022

Dina Boluarte becomes Peru’s first female president after impeachment of Pedro Castillo

Lima, Peru — Vice President Dina Boluarte was sworn in as Peru’s president on Wednesday after her...

December 7, 2022

Peru’s Pedro Castillo impeached, detained by authorities after attempting to dissolve congress

Lima, Peru — President Pedro Castillo of Peru was ousted from office and later detained by authorities...

December 7, 2022

Peru’s democracy at risk: Organization of American States

A high-level delegation sent by the Organization of American States (OAS) to analyze the political situation...

December 7, 2022

The Future of Funai (Part 1): Brazil’s indigenous protectors denounce the dismantling of their institution during Bolsonaro government 

São Paulo, Brazil – For many in Brazil’s indigenous community, the return of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...

December 7, 2022

Argentina Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner found guilty of corruption

Buenos Aires, Argentina — Argentina’s Vice President, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, was found guilty...

December 6, 2022