An Interview with CODECA: defending Human Rights and Mother Earth in Guatemala
By Sonja Rijnen- In late 2022, MEP Clare Daly and her team invited senior members of CODECA to visit the European Parliament in Brussels....
Jan 5, 20236 min read
The outcome of the war on drugs and how it could be addressed: a Latin American perspective
By Jacob Lubbers Estrada- Latin America is often referred to as the “backyard” of the United States. Since the installation of the Monroe...
Dec 5, 20225 min read
Petro’s Security Reform Agenda Faces Military Opposition
By Liam Sousa Casey- On July 20 2022, fighter jets and helicopters filled the sky over Bogotá, Colombia. Heavily armed commandos marched...
Nov 14, 20225 min read
Taking Responsibility for Others, Refusing to Turn Away
By Mary Lawlor (UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders)- There was a time when being kind to people was seen as a good thing....
Oct 11, 20223 min read
Brazil: Human rights defenders are in the line of fire
By Jim Loughran- When the disappearance and murder of British journalist, Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous rights defender, Bruno...
Sep 8, 20226 min read
Why Mexico’s opposition is doomed to lose again in 2024
By Jacob Lubbers Estrada- In 2024, Mexico will face crucial elections that will concern both the Executive and Legislative branches of...
Aug 11, 20225 min read
How Chinese and U.S. influence is hindering regional integration efforts in Latin America
By Tadeo Arturo Cejudo Mejorada (edited by Sonja Rijnen)- Since the end of WWII, global institutions and regional blocs have undertaken...
Jul 27, 20225 min read
Navigating the 'Other' in Ethnic Identity as a Latin American in the UK
By Sarah Kueter (edited by Isabel Leask)- A note from the writer: I’m writing from my experiences, thoughts and understanding as someone...
May 20, 20223 min read
“False” journalism or a broken “democracy”? The right to freedom of the press in Mexico
By Miguel Carrillo (Edited by Isabel Leask)- This article is dedicated to Lourdes Maldonado, a Mexican journalist assassinated in front...
Apr 9, 20224 min read
Colombia's Peace Deal: Five Years On
By Lara Kovandova (edited by Isabel Leask)- Last year marked the five-year anniversary of the landmark peace agreement in Colombia that...
Mar 26, 20224 min read
The 'Marea Verde' vs 'Pro-Vida' movements: the fight over abortion rights in Latin America
By Marco Roberto Porras (edited by Sonja Rijnen)- Latin America is a region of many wonders, with beautiful and charming landscapes,...
Mar 8, 20225 min read
Nayib Bukele: the “world’s coolest president” and his problematic approach to democracy
By Antonija Diković (edited by Isabel Leask and Sonja Rijnen)- Recently, there has been a lot of news about El Salvador, a small country...
Mar 4, 20225 min read
‘Equipo por Colombia’- who are they and what do they mean for Colombia’s 2022 elections?
By Ryan Arenas (edited by Sonja Rijnen)- Later on this year, in May 2022, Colombians will be voting in their next general elections....
Feb 18, 20225 min read
The never-ending Mexican War on Drugs: an overview
By María del Pilar Ruiz (edited by Isabel Leask)- The War on Drugs has been devastating for Mexico; it has led the country down a path of...
Feb 4, 20225 min read
The lack of international attention for the recent elections in Nicaragua and why this is a problem
By Luke Orban- On November 7th 2021, elections were held in Nicaragua and the result came as a surprise to no one. Daniel Ortega won with...
Jan 8, 20224 min read
‘Women Resisting Violence’ - Overcoming gender-based violence in Latin America
By Sonja Rijnen- Trigger warning- Please note that this article contains references to violent crimes and sexual abuse. In December 2005,...
Nov 23, 20214 min read
The privatisation of coups: the surge of Private Military and Security Companies in Latin America
By Jacob Lubbers Estrada- Latin America is known for the large number of coups d’états its people have had to endure, both in the past...
Oct 17, 20214 min read
Why the English-speaking world should take notice of Brazil’s #3JForaBolsonaro Movement
By Tom Kissock-Mamede- On Saturday the 3rd of July 2021, Brazilians took to the streets to demand impeachment proceedings be brought...
Aug 6, 20215 min read
An open letter to President Biden regarding the situation in Cuba
By Gabriela Rivero- As of July 11th, 2021, Cubans have been taking to the streets in cities across the country in response to food and...
Jul 27, 20216 min read
Latin America’s healthcare markets in the face of a crisis, what lessons can be learnt?
By Giovany Orozco Leal- The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed how fragile our globalised society still is to shocks from the natural...
Jul 13, 20217 min read
