Retirees Buenos Aires repression
Venezuela

Argentinian retirees continue their fight for dignity

Every Wednesday, dozens of retirees go out to protest the economic policies of Javier Milei’s government, which has opted for repression against the elderly.

Pablo Meriguet
May 17, 2025
They took her baby: The struggle of a nation and a mother to reunite a family after US deportation
Venezuela

They took her baby: The struggle of a nation and a mother to reunite a family after US deportation

The Venezuelan government, working with the family and social organizations, achieved the repatriation of 2-year-old Maikelys after consistent pressure on US authorities to reunite the mother with her daughter.

Pablo Meriguet and Devin B. Martinez
May 16, 2025
Life and death of José Mujica, the guerrilla fighter who became president
Uruguay

Life and death of José Mujica, the guerrilla fighter who became president

A deeper look at the life of one of the most emblematic Latin American presidents of recent years, who went from armed struggle to a prison that lasted more than a decade, to the country’s presidency.

Pablo Meriguet
May 15, 2025
China CELAC Meeting Beijing
China Latin America Caribbean

China deepens Latin America ties with CELAC meeting in Beijing

The meeting in Beijing was attended by several Latin American presidents who stressed the importance of relations with China in a world moving towards multipolarity.

Pablo Meriguet
May 14, 2025
11 Ecuadorian soldiers are killed in the Amazon as violence increases
Ecuador

11 Ecuadorian soldiers killed in the Amazon as violence in the country increases

Despite promises of greater security, the Ecuadorian government has not found a way to curb organized crime, which is extending its tentacles to other activities, such as illegal mining.

Pablo Meriguet
May 13, 2025
13 Peruvian miners murdered amid rising insecurity in Peru
Peru

13 Peruvian miners murdered amid rising insecurity in Peru

Critics have insisted that despite promises to address the issues of violence and insecurity in Peru by the Boluarte government, it gets worse every day.

Pablo Meriguet
May 12, 2025
Repression of Panama’s national strike drives workers from more sectors into the streets
Panama

Repression of Panama’s national strike drives workers from more sectors into the streets

More workers join the strike against social security reform and security concessions, uniting against repression and in defense of national sovereignty.

Pablo Meriguet
May 10, 2025
Progressive Latin American presidents are in Moscow for the Victory Parade
Latin America Caribbean Russia

Progressive Latin American presidents are in Moscow for the Victory Parade

Latin American leaders from Cuba, Venezuela, and Brazil have traveled to Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the Victory against the fascist axis powers and for several high-level meetings.

Pablo Meriguet
May 9, 2025