The president is already the subject of a boycott by some of the region’s most important heads of state, and his agenda is being met with deep skepticism.
Tag: Latin America
Biden’s Summit of the Americas Threatened By Boycotts
Latin American heads of state are threatening to skip the event in Los Angeles, putting at risk the White House’s agenda in a region gripped by upheaval.
Families Reel Outside El Salvador Prisons After Gang Violence Crackdowns
Dozens of women wait outside a detention facility for news of their loved ones after a crackdown on gang violence resulted in the imprisonment of more than 25,000 people.
Covid-19 has been a leading cause of maternal deaths in Latin America, a W.H.O. official says.
Officials say pregnant women in the region face an elevated risk of developing severe disease from a coronavirus infection.
Honduran Supreme Court Ratifies U.S. Extradition Request of Ex-President
The former leader of Honduras is accused of colluding with drug cartels to ship tons of cocaine to the United States in return for financial support for his political party.
El Salvador Declares State of Emergency After Gang Killings
Gangs went on a killing spree, gunning down anyone on the street. At least 62 were killed on Saturday, the deadliest day on record since the country’s civil war ended 30 years ago.
Guatemalan Women Face Up to 10 Years in Prison Under New Abortion Bill
The measure, which is expected to be signed into law by Guatemala’s conservative president within weeks, would impose the harshest punishments for abortion of almost any country in Latin America.
Most of This Year’s New Virus Cases Were in the Americas, W.H.O. Officials Say
Countries in the region should keep public health measures in place, W.H.O. officials warned.
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.