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Why is Latin America's birth rate declining?
“By 2100, more than 97 percent of countries—198 out of 204—will have fertility rates below what is necessary to sustain population size over time.”
The ‘Kamala effect’ on the Latino vote
According to all polls, the November 5 presidential election will be very close. Will the Democratic candidate be able to get Latinos to tip the balance in her favor?
Sovereignty: A pretext for Latin America's autocrats to attack NGOs
'The aim is to have a silent and submissive civil society' warn NGOs in the region.
How animal rights are progressing on the Latin American continent
Costa Rica is closing down zoos, Colombia is banning bullfights and Argentina is debating the “Conan Law,” named after President Milei’s dog. What's the state of the debate on animal rights in Latin America?
Trump and Biden are eyeing the Latino vote
For the first time in nearly 250 years of history, Latinos may be key to electing the next president.
Elon Musk, superhero of the Latin American right
Musk praises Milei, Bukele and Bolsonaro, while picking fights with Chavismo and Lula. Along with his business ventures, he is increasingly active in politics.
Presidential elections in Venezuela: Less free than ever
As Venezuela's presidential election approaches on July 28, will the opposition be able to endorse a viable candidate? Will Maduro leave anyone who threatens him electorally out of the race?
A wave of wildfires in Latin America: Who is to blame?
Forest fires in Chile are not an isolated phenomenon in Latin America. How much do human factors and state negligence play a role?
From discredit to censorship: When power attacks the Latin American press
With their campaigns against independent media, the governments of several Latin American countries are beginning to threaten press freedom.
Where is the debate on euthanasia going in Latin America?
The case recently authorized by a judge in Ecuador sparks a conversation around the issue of euthanasia in Latin America.
Nayib Bukele wins the elections in El Salvador and authoritarianism advances through the continent
The Salvadoran president managed to be re-elected after overturning a clear constitutional prohibition, supported by his control over the judicial power.
Latin America's newest export: Narcoculture
How much truth is there in pop culture romanticizing or even glorifying drug dealers? Where does freedom of expression end and apology for crime begin?
Pensions are a trap of the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua
The Sandinista regime cared little about the advanced age of many protestors when it came to imprisoning them, leading to dozens of them arriving at Nicaraguan prisons as political prisoners.
The silent decline of childhood vaccination in Latin America
Structural failures in the Latinamerican health systems and the lack of political will are obstacles to solving the decline of vaccines in the region.
South American presidents react to the Israel-Gaza war
Chile and Argentina have the largest Palestinian and Israeli communities in the region. How have their presidents reacted to the war in the Middle East?
Ecuador's historic referendum reignites Latin America's debate on extractivism and economic growth
Almost all Latin American countries are still tempted to use extractivism as a development model. Is it possible to strike a balance between environmental conservation and economic growth?
Digital nomads: Gentrification or economic boost?
They’re welcomed by cities that see them as a way of boosting their economies. But the authorities ignore the economic and cultural threat to locals.
The hidden racism in Latin America
The cases of racism in some European contexts show that this problem is growing in the world, and Latin America is no exception.
Reggaetón, the Latin American ambassador to the world
Nowadays the region's cultural industries have a greater influence worldwide than any other expression on the continent. Why is this?
Twitter wars: Latin American presidents’ feuds threaten regional unity
Latin American governments have gotten into bitter disputes, many of them via Twitter, at a time when the region is poised to form common fronts on issues such as climate change, migration or the exploitation of new raw materials.
The unspoken racism behind Peru's protests
Quechua-speaking men and women, including those with traditional skirts, ponchos, hats, and distinctive provincial flags, have spearheaded demonstrations calling for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte.
