Latin America

Colombian teen seeks out treatment to combat social media addiction

The dark business of human trafficking threatens young women in Peru

Peru is one of the countries with the highest rates of human trafficking in the Americas. The majority of victims are women and girls who forced into prostitution or child sexual exploitation, and are held captive through fraud or force.

Venezuela’s political crisis takes center stage at OAS assembly

As the day dragged on, government representatives from across the Americas seemed no closer to achieving a consensus on a resolution aimed at helping to bring peace to the South American nation.

Colombian farmers, government workers join teachers in organized protest

Government employees and farmers in Colombia are joining teachers in a general strike. Their complaints are common: poor pay and lack of adequate government support.

Florida’s death row shows alarming bias towards minorities

The U.S. state of Florida is under criticism for the way it handles death sentences, especially as prisoners who are poor, and black or Hispanic, are more likely to be sent to death row.

Tango’s global anthem turns 100 years old

“La Cumparsita” turns 100 and all around the world, celebrations take place to commemorate the beautiful tango with a complicated history.

Game Changer Egly Larreynaga gives female victims a healing outlet

A theater teacher in El Salvador works with female victims of violence to help them tell their life stories on stage and in doing so, help them rebuild their lives.

Urban Voice Christian Fuchs honors ancestors by “becoming” them in art

In a process that is more complicated than it appears, Urban Voice Christian Fuchs dresses up like his his male and female deceased relatives, to recreate their portraits.

In hilly cities of Ecuador, free e-bikes help residents roll around

In Ecuador, a savvy solution is keeping people moving on e-bikes, an environmentally- and traffic-friendly mode of transportation.

Deadline for FARC rebels to turn in weapons extended

The peace process in Colombia has hit a snag. Tuesday was the deadline for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia to complete the surrender of their weapons, but the FARC have agreed a 20-day extension.

Drug company uses ‘Escape Room’ experience to educate public on dengue fever

A new gaming experience locks people up in a room together, challenging them to find a way out in a certain time. This form of entertainment is known as an Escape Room. A pharmaceutical firm in Brazil is taking up the idea to spread knowledge about Dengue Fever.