Mexico’s schools caught in the firing line
The murder of students and the closure of several university campuses in recent months shows how drugs-related violence is a serious threat to Mexico's educational system.
Colombia: legal uncertainty over gay rights
Despite legislation guaranteeing equal rights to LGBT couples, the battle for the acceptance of same-sex marriage and adoption is far from won.
Latin America — Trafficking in Women and Girls
It is estimated that half a million young women in Latin America and the Caribbean are lured into sexual abuse, with social media playing a key role.
UNESCO Declares Bolivia Free of Illiteracy
The South American nation reached the goal after following the programme "Yes I Can" designed by Cuba.
Cuba: Women and the low fertility rate
Cuban TV provoked a storm of indignation when it appeared to hold women solely responsible for the country's low birth-rate.
Brazilian Favelas: ‘I Died In The Mare’
Mare Favela children speak in a crowd-funded documentary film about life in a Brazilian urban slum.
El Salvador — destruction of historical memory
Researchers and campaigners are fearful that an attempt is being made to erase the past and to prevent the review of amnesty laws