What is going on in Colombia: why the protests are not letting up
Protests against the government of President Iván Duque are not letting up in Colombia after a week of protests that...
May 6, 2021Topic
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European Parliament demands release of Jeanine Áñez in Bolivia
On Thursday, April 29th, the majority of the European Parliament condemned the detention of ex-interim president of Bolivia Jeanine Áñez...
April 30, 2021
Amnesty International annual report points to setbacks in Brazil
The negligence of the Jair Bolsonaro government in fighting the pandemic has imposed severe setbacks to the country, in addition...
April 7, 2021
Bolsonaro Criticised Over Remarks About Dictatorship Deaths
Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, is once again coming fire for comments he made on Monday (July 29th) about the assassination...
July 31, 2019
Human Rights Group Asks for Investigation Into Deaths in Rio
Amnesty International has called for an immediate investigation into the death of thirteen people in two communities in Rio de...
February 11, 2019
Thousands Take to Streets to Mourn Lawmaker’s Murder in Brazil
Many hope that these deaths will promote a national movement against corruption, but analysts believe that this is unlikely.
March 16, 2018
Over 50 Million Brazilians Lost Family or Friend to Violence
The study showing 35 percent of the population has had friends or family killed in a violent manner, is being...
May 8, 2017
Brazil Moves Forward on New Immigration Amnesty Deal
A proposed deal to grant amnesty to residents in Brazil with an irregular immigration status has passed the first hurdle,...
April 10, 2017
New Reports on Amarildo Case Emerge
25 members of the Military Police have now been accused of involvement in the alleged death of Rocinha resident Amarildo...
October 29, 2013