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Brazilian Frontrunner Presidential Candidate Stabbed at Political Rally
The candidate suffered punctures in his liver, lung, and intestines.
US Pushes UN to Discuss Nicaragua
Nicaragua claims that the UN delegation ignored the goal of the protesters.
Merriam-Webster Adds ‘Latinx’ to Its Dictionary
“Latinx purposefully breaks with Spanish’s gendered grammatical tradition.”
Guatemalan President Moves Against UN Anti-Corruption Body as Soldiers Surround Headquarters
“Selective justice has been used to intimidate and terrorize the citizenry,” said Morales.
Wait, Peña Nieto Wants to Become a Journalist After His Term as Mexico’s President Ends?
“WTF ALERT,” as one journalist tweeted.
Queer and Trans Migrants of Color Shut Down Intersection in Albuquerque for Three Hours
“I’m taking action this morning because there are transgender women in detention who fled violence from their countries only to face more horrific and deadly abuse in the United States.”
#NoLatinosNoTickets: NHMC and NLMC Protest Outside Paramount Pictures for Their Lack of Latino Talent on Screen and Behind the Scenes
“It’s 2018. Diversity and representation are no longer just buzzwords or special programs.”
All Nine Judges of Ecuador’s Highest Court Were Dismissed in What Former President Called ‘a True Coup’
The Council also accused the Court of postponing judicial decisions and of suspicious management of public funds.
OAS Calls Venezuela a ‘Dictatorship’ and Asks Other Countries to Ignore Extradition Requests Related to Explosives Attack
“The National Constituent Assembly was elected through fraud,” the communiqué says.
Brazil’s Jailed Former President Lula Increases Lead in Presidential Race
A poll found that almost half of his supporters would transfer their votes to his running mate Fernando Haddad.
New Venezuelan Currency Tied to Oil Price and With Five Fewer Zeroes Began Circulating Yesterday
Venezuela’s hyperinflation crisis is set against a backdrop of crippling U.S. financial sanctions.
Venezuelan Migrants Attacked in Brazil and Stopped From Reaching Ecuador
As many as 1,200 Venezuelans rushed back to their country fearing for their safety.
Environmental Indigenous Activist Is Killed in Brazil Amid Conflict With Logging Mafias
Up to 80 Guajajaras have been killed since 2000 as part of a fierce conflict with illegal loggers.
Mario Abdo Benítez Is Sworn in as Paraguay’s New President
Abdo Benítez has faced criticism for defending the former dictator General Alfredo Stroessner.
Colombian Intelligence Agency Ex-Deputy Chief Is Convicted of 1999 Murder of Popular Comedian Jaime Garzón
Colombia’s top administrative court found the state responsible for Garzon’s killing in 2016.
Former Argentina President Cristina Fernández Testifies in Court, Denies Wrongdoing
She says that Federal Judge Claudio Bonadio is a politically motivated “enemy judge.”
Venezuelan Government Releases ‘Confession’ Video of Jailed Lawmaker Who Still Hasn’t Seen Lawyers
Juan Requesens was taken into custody without an arrest warrant on accusations of being involved in a drone attack.
Brazil Suffered Record Number of Murders in 2017, Says New Independent Data
Gender-based violence also increased.
Argentina Senate Rejects Controversial Bill to Legalize Abortion
The current law dates from 1921 and allows abortion only when pregnancy is the result of rape or when it poses grave risks to the woman’s health.
New Colombian President Iván Duque Takes Office Amid Polarization
Thousands gathered at public squares around the country to call for the preservation of the peace deal
Officer Involved in Shooting Death of Joey Santos Charged With Voluntary Manslaughter
The officer has been identified as 33-year-old Jonathan R. Roselle.