Youth-led anti-corruption movement surges in The Gambia
Gambians from all walks of life – led by the youth-driven GALA movement mobilized across the country on July 23 in an anti-corruption protest as momentum for change grows.
“The beginning of a new revolution”: Gambian youth protest state corruption, face mass arrests
Gambians are rising against what they call corruption and lack of transparency in the sale of ex-president Jammeh’s looted assets.
Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora sent back to prison
The case against the investigative journalist has been labeled by many as a politically motivated act of persecution and violation of freedom of press.
López Obrador and the Fourth Transformation
In part three of our series on Mexican President AMLO, we will review some of the achievements and challenges he faced throughout his presidential administration.
Even as president, Guatemala’s new leader continues to face attacks from Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Office has accused President Bernardo Arévalo of corruption and other crimes. Many see these accusations as a form of political persecution against the first progressive president in more than 40 years in the Central American country.
After threat of coup and nine hours of delay, the president of Guatemala is sworn in
Attempt to weaken the new president’s parliamentary group backfires as his Semilla party assumes presidency of Congress
What’s behind the post-election crisis in Guatemala?
Indigenous Guatemalan leader Carlos Barrientos Aragón reflects on the crisis that has unfolded in the country following the elections
Who will be the next president of Colombia?
Senator Gustavo Petro of the left-wing Historic Pact coalition is running against businessman Rodolfo Hernández of the League of Anti-Corruption Governors movement for the presidency of Colombia in Sunday’s run-off vote
Why are Peruvians protesting president Vizcarra’s impeachment?
Martín Vizcarra is far from a ‘progressive’ leader and does not represent the interests of the masses, so why are thousands on the street rejecting his impeachment and even classifying it as a coup?
Is Peru witnessing a parliamentary coup?
What are the forces behind Peruvian president Martín Vizcarra’s impeachment following a rapid and bizarre session of the Congress? Who stands to benefit? Why have thousands taken to the streets to protest?
Brazil’s Justice Minister quits Bolsonaro govt due to “political interference”
Brazil’s Justice Minister quits Bolsonaro government over alleged “political interference”
Guatemalans will go to the polls for the second round of presidential elections
The center-right candidate Sandra Torres and the right-wing candidate Alejandro Giammattei will face off in the second round of Guatemalan presidential elections on August 11.






