Venezuela Dealt Another Blow
As the international community focuses on the reconstruction of Venezuela, the state finds itself in a historically weak position.
Congress Overturns Milei’s Vetoes: Victory for Healthcare and Education
Milei’s vetoes of funding for public universities and healthcare overturned by both houses of Congress, marking a historic win for democracy in Argentina.
Milei’s Chainsaw Slashes Mental Health in Buenos Aires
In March, 200 workers were dismissed from the Laura Bonaparte Hospital as part of Milei’s drastic cuts to the country’s public budget. Mental health care has deteriorated, having dire effects on patients.
Criminalizing Natural Birth: An Interview with Ricardo Jones
May 5th is the International Day of the Midwife. Natural birth and home birth midwives are facing criminalization of their work in countries worldwide. Brazil’s Ricardo and Neusa Jones are the latest.
Explosive Report and Exposé on Colombia’s Magdalena Medio Oil Industry
After a two-year investigation, a comprehensive report, BBC documentary, and whistleblower dossier reveal alleged widespread contamination, health impacts, and surveillance by Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol.
Forensic Crisis Reveals Institutional Responsibility in Mexico City’s Disappearance Crisis
In Mexico City, families of the disappeared mobilize for justice for their loved ones and the accountability of forensic authorities.
Rising Food Insecurity in the Andes
Amid rising prices, small farmers in Southern Peru rely on traditional food systems to confront the food crisis.
Women Win Decades-Long Clean Air Battle in Chile’s Own “Chernobyl”
Activists in Quintero-Puchuncaví Bay "sacrifice zone" hail closure of Codelco plant that poisoned their community.
Nicaraguan Government Outlaws Feminist Groups Serving Vulnerable People
Women's rights groups supporting marginalized and impoverished people have been banned by Ortega's authoritarian regime.
The Mexican Health Care System Under the Administration of AMLO
Upon taking office, López Obrador promised to transform Mexico's health care system and provide long-promised universal coverage.
The Rise and Fall of Barrio Adentro
With Hugo Chávez's celebrated health care project progressively in ruins, the pandemic underlines the need to rebuild.
Chavismo Revisited: Web Exclusive
Exclusive content and additional resources accompanying our Spring 2022 issue of the NACLA Report.
