Stories about Latin America from May, 2024
Bitcoin mining's toll on El Salvador leaves communities without water
Communities in San Martín and Ilopango are left without access to drinking water as the Salvadoran government prioritizes Bitcoin mining projects
New Wayuu documentary tells the story of a return to ancestral lands in Colombia
In his most recent short film, the Wayuu filmmaker tells the story of how his clan returned to their ancestral territory after generations of exile.
‘I'm going to promote a symphony’ of languages says Indigenous writer and new member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters
An important figure in environmental and Indigenous rights activism since the 1980s, now 70 years old, he wants to promote native languages with the ABL and, above all, young Indigenous writers.
Maja Milinković: The musician blending Portuguese fado music with Bosnian sevdah
Sixteen years ago, singer-songwriter Maja Milinković first heard Portuguese fado music (meaning ʻfateʼ in Portuguese). She has since become a pioneer in introducing this musical genre to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The saga of a stranded horse becomes a symbol of hope amid climate catastrophe in Brazil
For "gaúchos," the people from the southernmost state of Brazil, horses are part of a tradition. Now, they've also became a symbol of resilience amidst the state's worst natural disaster.
Will Mexico have its first woman president?
For the first time in Mexico's history, the two top presidential candidates are women.
Taiwan International Documentary Festival honors Myanmar filmmakers
Taipei hosted in May the 14th edition of the Taiwan Independent Documentary Festival showcasing over 200 movies with a focus on Myanmar, Ukraine, and Taiwan’s own history of documentary filmmaking.
Yerba mate: South America’s Indigenous tea, from Paraguay to Syria
A popular saying in Argentina has it that “a mate is denied to no one”
Guatemalan journalist receives prestigious award from prison
"Jose Zamora symbolizes the democratic crossroads that Guatemala and other Latin American countries are currently facing"
Migratory grief: More than just homesickness
The stress of what we go through as migrants also affects our physical health.
A Glimpse into El Salvador's ’state of exception‘
Since 2022, El Salvador has imposed a state of emergency that has continued until today. The measure has profoundly affected the rights and freedoms of the population.
Online resistance against Nicaragua‘s ‘Peace Law’
Nicaraguan activity on social media is a beacon of resistance against the government's attempts to erase the past.
Floods and flooding ‘will be part of our lives,’ says Brazilian architect and urbanist
Marina Bernardes, an architect and urbanist says: "Brazilian cities did not prepare to face the climate emergency. I usually say urban planning went in the opposite direction."
Rains, destruction and deaths in the south of Brazil demand a new term to define a climate catastrophe
While the world and the rest of Brazil reacted to Madonna's free concert in Rio, "gaúchos" had a night of terror, with people on their roofs, waiting to be rescued.
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.
Translating Taiwanese queer sci-fi literature into Spanish: Interview with Alberto Poza Poyatos
Taiwanese literature is finally getting international recognition after being often presented as a branch of Chinese literature in global events. Today Global voices interviews a Spanish translator of this literature.
Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Guyana shine at Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Awards
"At the heart of it is people. Climate justice goes hand in hand with human rights."
The Indigenous Peoples Camp that calls for rights every April in Brazil
The camp started in 2004, during the first presidential term of Lula da Silva, to press for land demarcation in Brazil. Twenty years later, they say things haven't changed so much.