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Brazilian Jail to Open a “Diversity Aisle” for LGTB Inmates
Brazil has one of the world

In Brazil, 958 LGBT people were killed in the past three years —half of them last year. Full Story

Colombia: Indigenous Community 'Threatened By El Guacho'
As early as June 3, the community of Awa has been under attack by the dissident group, "El Guacho."

The community of Nariño has been attacked, threatened, and approached about possible recruitment by supporters of El Guacho. Full Story

A protester holds a sign reading "Not another (woman) less" (Ni Una Menos) a slogan which has contested Latin America

Guatemala: Femicides Fall by 11.2 Percent Compared to 2017

The drop in gender violence over the past two months ultimately altered these statistics.
Jose Mujica was an ardent supporter of Lula

Brazil: Uruguay's Jose Pepe Mujica To Visit Lula In Prison

Uruguay's former President Jose 'Pepe' Mujica will visit Lula in the Curitiba jail in which he is being held to demonstrate against his political imprisonment.
Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Back To 2001? IMF Approves US$50 Billion Loan For Argentina

Argentina's renewed ties to the International Monetary Fund recall the austerity-triggered crisis of 2001 which led to the organization's expulsion.
Transgender activists protest in front of Mexico

'WHO Still Calls Trans Identity A Disorder': Mexican Activists

"WHO foments stigma and discrimination against the trans community for refusing to recognize our right to gender identity," read one banner.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen speaks during the International Homeland Security Forum conference in Jerusalem, June 12, 2018.

US Homeland Security Nielsen Chased out of Mexican Restaurant

Protesters yelled "Shame!" at her and held her responsible for the recent policy of separation of immigrant families crossing the border.
IMF

IMF Officials Arrive in Ecuador to Review Economic Policies

On Tuesday the World Bank announced it would increase the available funds for Ecuador to US$ 1.4 billion.  
Jimmy Morales after being sworn in as president and his wife Hilda Marroquin in the national theater. Guatemala City, January 14, 2016.

Guatemala's President Faces Another Sexual Abuse Allegation

President Morales has previously faced similar allegations.
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