Colombian president Gustavo Petro calls for an end to the War on Drugs in historic UN address
In his speech to the UN General Assembly, the Colombian president highlighted the necessity of ending the war on drugs and saving the environment
Colombian government talks peace with FARC dissidents
In the past one and a half months in office, the government of progressive President Gustavo Petro has taken major steps towards achieving peace in Colombia
Brazilian activists slam Bolsonaro’s genocidal climate policy
With both the UN General Assembly and Climate Week taking place in NYC, activists protest deforestation and murders of Indigenous people
Mexican military officials arrested over involvement in Ayotzinapa disappearances
Eight years after one of Mexico’s worst state crimes, the families of the 43 victims continue to demand justice for their loved ones
Protests erupt across Austria demanding solution to cost of living crisis
The Austrian Trade Union Federation (OGB) has demanded that the government put a cap on energy bills and house rents and temporarily abolish VAT on food and fuel
Cuba prepares for referendum on progressive Family Code
The new Family Code, drafted in consultation with the general public, is considered to be the world’s most inclusive and progressive code
Sanctions won’t stop Latin American leaders from dialoguing with US workers
Leaders from Cuba and Venezuela will speak at an event organized by social justice activists, held parallel to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City
77th UN General Assembly opens in New York amid a world in crisis
The session opens as crises wreak havoc across the globe, prompting mass protest from people around the world. How will the UN respond?