Stories about Latin America from July, 2024
Venezuela's civic space hangs in the balance with election results
The stakes are very high for civil society, as the civic space risks being completely shut down under a new Maduro administration.
China strives to go green in South America's ‘Lithium Triangle’
Lithium is essential for the global green energy transition. At the same time, the pursuit of “white gold” comes with significant environmental and social costs. The Andean Lithium Triangle is grappling with this contradiction.
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?
The diplomatic conflict with Ecuador that favored Mexico
Latin America is divided into two ideological poles, but when it came to the diplomatic conflict in Ecuador, many closed ranks with Mexico.
US and Panama plan to block migration corridor, but experts ask how
“For every section that is closed, three additional silent ones can appear," migration experts say.
As electric vehicles gain momentum in Brazil, China's influence shines through
Chinese electric vehicles has made major inroads into Brazil's auto industry, however, increased tariffs on Chinese EVs could slow this progress.
‘Gasolinazo': Ecuadorians march against President Daniel Noboa's raised gasoline prices
Social organizations marched through the streets of the capital with chants, songs, posters and banners to shout the slogan “Unite yourselves people, unite to fight against this neoliberal government.”
Controversial hacktivists may have prompted El Salvador’s censorship of Telegram
Salvadoran hacktivists disclose personal identity of millions of Salvadorans. While their ethics are put into question, they want to expose Bukele’s government as corrupt and inefficient.
Honduras's paradox: A narco-state where the majority does not see drug trafficking as the main problem
A New York court sentenced former president Juan Orlando Hernández to 45 years in prison on drug trafficking charges.
Drums, dance and sensuality: Afro-Panamanian bullerengue
Bullerengue is an essential part of Darién culture and symbolizes feminine sensuality.
Ecuador revokes visa of critical Cuban–Ecuadorian journalist
It is not the first time that the Noboa government has been criticized for alleged authoritarianism.
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