Dominican Republic

President Danilo Medina reelected

President receives more than 60 percent of the votes in the first round

5/25/2016

Peru

Indigenous identity must be strengthened

Amazonian Kichwa and Andean Quechua youth see it necessary to strengthen indigenous political representation and institutions.

5/13/2016

Belize / Guatemala

Tensions grow

The assassination of a Guatemalan child by Belizean soldiers on border area unleashes a diplomatic conflict.

5/13/2016

Colombia

Peace talks bogged down

No definite signing date for the peace agreement to put an end to half a century of armed conflict.

5/13/2016

Argentina

Healthy and supportive food

More than 500 families have created a network that supplies of agro-ecological products.

5/6/2016

Nicaragua

To the rescue of native seeds

Despite being the only Central American country where the use of genetically modified seeds is banned, the possibility exists that a law is enacted that would endanger agro-ecological production.

5/6/2016

Brazil

Rousseff’s government walking a tightrope

The Brazilian left faces the challenge to rearticulate socially and politically.

4/28/2016

Haiti

Presidential elections are again uncertain

Six months after the first round of elections, uncertainty persists in presidential election.

4/28/2016

Latin America / The Caribbean

In brief

Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru

4/28/2016

Peru

The Amazonia suffers and candidates show no concern

Two oil spills, a case of mercury pollution and an outbreak of animal rabies wreak havoc among Amazonian indigenous communities, while the presidential campaign presses on.

4/28/2016

Venezuela

Amnesty bill declared unconstitutional

Government confronts opposition controlled Parliament and limits its power.

4/19/2016

Peru

Fujimorismo on to the second round

Daughter of former dictator won first round and will face right-wing candidate Pedro Pablo Kuczynski for the presidency.

4/19/2016

Mexico

Smear campaign against IACHR experts

Government announces it will not renew mandate of international experts investigating disappearance of students from Ayotzinapa.

4/7/2016

Latin America / The Caribbean

The Panama Papers scandal

Journalistic investigation reveals how a Panamanian company created offshore companies in tax havens to launder money and evade taxes.

4/7/2016

Argentina

A drift in environmental protection

Ministers appointed by President Mauricio Macri are not known as defenders of the environment.

3/31/2016

Colombia

No peace agreement was signed

Government and FARC representatives have not yet agree on relevant issues to end the armed conflict.

3/31/2016

Latin America / The Caribbean

In brief

Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras

3/31/2016

Peru

Elections reminiscent of 2000 fraud

Electoral authorities eliminate two presidential frontrunners.

3/23/2016

Guatemala

Renewable energy projects bring light to rural communities

Indigenous women get empowered learning how to weld and assemble lamps and solar panels.

3/14/2016

Ecuador

Alternative energies; ¿are they sustainable?

The arrival of electricity improves living conditions in indigenous communities, but generates other needs that have an impact on their culture and the environment.

3/14/2016