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.
March of Dignity, for Life and Justice to reach Guatemala City today
More than 1,000 Guatemalans began an 8-day-long march on May 1 from Quetzaltenango against corruption and impunity in the assassinations of human rights and Indigenous land defenders
Center-left candidate Laurentino Cortizo wins presidential elections in Panama
Cortizo won with a margin of 2% over center-right candidate Rómulo Roux. He has promised to check corruption and deal with increasing unemployment
- Demonstrations planned across the globe on April 25 in solidarity with Gaza
- Noor Abdalla, wife of Mahmoud Khalil, gives birth while husband languishes in ICE detention
- The People’s Forum condemns right-wing attempts to silence dissent and solidarity with Palestine
- Palestine solidarity protests in Morocco delay Maersk ship
- With mass protests across the country, movement against Trump’s agenda grows
