Latin America
Socialist presidential candidate Pedro Castillo wins tight victory in Peru
June 11, 2021Castillo’s narrow victory, yet to be officially validated, represents an abrupt shift from Peru’s norm of corruption, right-wing ascendency, and political instability.
Read moreVictor Jara’s song returns as an anthem of our time
March 5, 2021What does it mean that Jara’s song returns as an anthem in our time, its call for the right to live in peace laden with meaning across generations?
Read moreArgentina’s abortion law enters force under watchful eyes
January 25, 2021Argentina’s groundbreaking abortion law went into force Sunday under the watchful eyes of women’s groups and government officials.
Read moreA new year poem for Latin America, ‘La Paciente’
January 4, 2021Latin America lies on a hospital gurney after yet another amputation...
Read moreCOVID-19’s other victims: Virus-linked hunger killing 10,000 children a month
July 28, 2020All around the world, the coronavirus and its restrictions are pushing already hungry communities over the edge, cutting off meager farms from markets, and isolating villages from food and medical aid.
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