A BELGIAN COURT PROVIDES HOPE FOR JUSTICE IN GUATEMALA
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In December 2023, a historical trial took place in Leuven, Belgium. Five high-level officials from Guatemala’s military and political...
Mexico and Chile ask International Criminal Court to investigate possible crimes in Gaza
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and Chile have asked the International Criminal Court to investigate possible crimes against civilians in Gaza...
Belgium: Guatemalan officials found guilty of crimes against humanity in historic trial
In a landmark verdict, on 14 December, the public jury of the Assisen Court in Leuven (Belgium) passed life sentences to five former...
The Gender Dimensions of Climate Displacement
As the climate crisis intensifies, more and more people are driven to leave their homes, both within their countries and across borders....
‘It’s dangerous work’: new generation of Indigenous activists battle to save the Amazon
Campaigners in Brazil use drones to document work of self-defence teams trying to stop environmental destruction caused by illegal mining...
Ex-Guatemalan Colonel Sentenced to 20 Years for 1982 Indigenous Massacre
In Guatemala, a former military colonel has been convicted of crimes against humanity for his involvement in the killing of over two...
Rosario: condenaron a prisión perpetua a 16 ex militares y policías por crímenes en la dictadura
La sentencia se dictó en el marco de la causa “Guerrieri IV”, que investigó delitos cometidos en centros clandestinos de detención en el...
Youth Mobilization Sparks Hope for Guatemala’s Democratic Future
A new generation helped propel President-elect Arévalo’s unlikely victory. Can they rebuild faith in Guatemala’s political system? On...
Brazil’s Supreme Court Rules Homophobia Punishable by Prison in Landmark Decision
Being a queer Latinx can be an alienating and often dangerous experience. As greater Latinx culture places traditional family values on a...
25 Countries, Housing One-quarter of the Population, Face Extremely High Water Stress
New data from WRI’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas show that 25 countries — housing one-quarter of the global population — face extremely high...
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