Colombia's National Protests, LGBTQ Rights in Paraguay, The Brazilian Amazon, & More

 

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December 5, 2019
Record fires in Brazil’s Amazon this year marked a political protest led by ranchers who, already empowered under Bolsonaro’s government, are keen to push the government to fully embrace a dictatorship-era extractive doctrine. 
 
December 3, 2019
As Colombian demonstrators clamor for inclusive policies, genuine peace, and respect for human rights, the elite recycle discourses decrying “vandalism” that aim to delegitimize dissent.
 
December 2, 2019
A Canadian corporation sponsors tourist events in southern Mexico. Local communities accuse Fortuna Silver Mines of appropriating their culture to whitewash a record of violations.
 
November 27, 2019
A National Strike, initially planned for just one day, sparked widespread protests throughout Colombia. 
 
November 26, 2019
The conviction of the murderer of a trans woman in Paraguay was a small victory in an uphill battle.
 
November 22, 2019
Commentators claim that the release of Ovidio Guzmán is a sign of weakness from López Obrador, but targeting the leadership of criminal groups has been disastrous for Mexico.
   
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