Guatemala Fails in Groundbreaking Legal Battle for Indigenous and Environmental Rights.
MEXICO CITY — The Inter-American Court of Human Rights declared on Friday that Guatemala had violated the rights of Indigenous people by allowing a large nickel mine on their tribal land nearly 20 years ago. The historic decision represents a…
Two companies have declared a collaboration to introduce mosquitos that combat dengue in the Caribbean.
On Friday, two privately-owned businesses revealed a collaboration to distribute mosquitoes throughout the Caribbean that have been bred with a specific bacterium that inhibits the dengue virus. This measure comes as the region struggles with a high number of dengue…
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy travels to Argentina to gain backing from the Global South.
Kyiv, Ukraine — On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy observed the inauguration of Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei. This marked the first time the Ukrainian leader visited Latin America in an official capacity, as Kyiv seeks support from developing countries…
Russian government’s propaganda increasing in Latin America.
WASHINGTON — Javier Vrox, the host of a YouTube channel in Chile featuring a political program, regularly monitors social media in his country. He has recently observed an increase in pro-Russian political content, a trend that has been prevalent in…
Watchdogs accuse a Mexican startup of unlawfully selling a beverage made from an endangered fish.
MEXICO CITY — On Thursday, environmental advocates accused a startup from Mexico of breaking international trade regulations by selling a dietary supplement made from endangered totoaba fish to multiple countries, including the United States and China. According to advocates, there…
Keep individuals safe while traveling through the dangerous Darién crossing.
The number is twice as high as the total number of crossings in 2022. The severity of the crisis was emphasized by Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. He stated that the obstacles presented by the large-scale migration…
According to researchers, the severe drought in the Amazon in 2023 is the worst ever recorded.
According to researchers, the Amazon region faced its worst drought on record in 2023. The water levels in rivers and lakes hit an all-time low before gradually rising in the past few weeks. As a result, numerous individuals were cut…
The effects of unmet commitments on the environment, as seen in Antarctica: A blog post by the UN Resident Coordinator.
Maria José Torres Macho journeyed to Antarctica alongside United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, in preparation for the upcoming global climate conference, COP28, which is taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “The sleeping continent hides under its beauty, its undeniable…
Gangs are now expanding into rural regions in Haiti, while Türk emphasizes the need for a new force to be sent in.
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN political mission in Haiti (BINUH) released a report on Tuesday, urging for the prompt deployment of the multinational security support mission that was approved by the UN Security Council in October….
South Africa and Colombia are engaged in a battle against pharmaceutical companies over the availability of tuberculosis and HIV medications.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Some nations, such as South Africa and Colombia, are adopting a more aggressive stance against pharmaceutical companies after being left behind in the competition for COVID-19 vaccines. They are also resisting policies that prevent access…