Feminist movements in some countries similarly sought abortion protections in their courts, but for others, the goal was legislative change.
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Roe Inspired Activists Worldwide, Who May Be Rethinking Strategy
Feminist movements in some countries similarly sought abortion protections in their courts, but for others, the goal was legislative change.
Covid and Omicron Variants: Lessons From Gamma, Iota and Mu
Studying the coronavirus variants that have faded away could help us prepare for what comes next, scientists say.
Colombian General and 10 Others Admit to Crimes Against Humanity
In the first hearing of its kind, officials admitted to orchestrating extrajudicial killings. But victims asked for more. “We know that there are powerful people behind you,” said one woman. “We need names.”
Deep in Colombia, Rebels and Soldiers Fight for the Same Prize: Drugs
The country signed a historic peace deal more than five years ago. But a power vacuum is fueling the rise of new armed groups competing to control the drug trade.
How Colombian Feminists Decriminalized Abortion
As the United States faces growing restrictions on abortion, activists in Latin America are increasingly relying on one another to knock down barriers in the region.
Colombia’s Highest Court Decriminalizes Abortion
The court’s decision follows years of organizing by women across Latin America for greater protections and more rights, and significant shifts in the region’s legal landscape.
A World Away From Ukraine, Russia Is Courting Latin America
The Ukraine crisis has revived a struggle over Latin America between the U.S. and Russia, as Vladimir V. Putin seeks greater influence in the region.
Ingrid Betancourt to Make a Bid for President of Colombia
Ingrid Betancourt’s candidacy comes at a critical time, when Colombians are fed up with the political establishment and the future of the peace agreement is at stake.
Leftists Are Ascendant in Latin America as Key Elections Loom
Growing inequality and sputtering economies have helped fuel a wave of leftist victories that may soon extend to Brazil and Colombia.