Historic human rights ruling in Argentina
The conclusion of the trials over human rights abuses committed in the Navy medical school (ESMA) is a milestone in Argentina’s reckoning with its past.
Natasha Zaretsky
November 30, 2017
A year of contradictions on the treatment of women
Two competing norms have emerged on the treatment of women in modern society. In times of such social polarization we are rehashing once-settled issue. It’s not clear which side will win.
Teresa Kramarz
November 29, 2017
The U.S. withdraws from the EITI, and Latin America’s civil society shudders
The Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is the latest example of a U.S. retreat from international leadership.
William Naylor
November 15, 2017
Indigenous political representation in Mexico
Despite progress in institution building and affirmative action, political parties have failed to recruit indigenous leaders, indigenous congressional initiatives remained stalled, and Mexico still lacks laws to implement ILO 169.
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October 19, 2017
Indigenous political representation in Guatemala
Despite legal advances, indigenous communities remain woefully underrepresented in the judicial system, in guarantees of consultation and in the Congress.
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October 13, 2017
Report on indigenous political representation: Introduction and summary
In the coming weeks, Global Americans will release a serialized report on indigenous rights and political integration in the Americas, focusing on the comparative cases of Mexico and Guatemala. First up, an introduction to the project and a primer on the state of political integration across the hemisphere.
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October 6, 2017
Trump follows through with promise to end DACA
President Donald Trump has fulfilled one of his campaign promises, phase out DACA.
Jimena Galindo
August 31, 2017
Colombia’s peace accord: 1990s redux?
The recent targeting of rural community leaders is not a repeat of the bloodletting against the UP. The motives, causes and actors are different.
Gustavo Alvira Gomez
August 24, 2017
Investigative journalism: Latin America’s riskiest business
In the past decade, journalism has become a deadly profession in Latin America. Attacks on freedom of expression aren’t restricted to journalists; human rights and environmental activists have been targets as well.
Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan
August 11, 2017
Five Latin American girls leading the way
In honor of Malala Day, here are 5 girls in the hemisphere that have become courageous and active voices for rights.
Jimena Galindo
July 21, 2017