Dozens of children roam the streets of Fortaleza. They are alone, they have no opportunities, and receive no assistance from the state. Español
Capitalism without oversight has the inherent possibility to destroy democracy – no matter how long it has been functioning in a given country.
Leader of the Shipibo-konibo community, Olivia Arévalo Lomas, was 81 years old when she was shot in the chest and murdered. The principal suspect, Canadian Paul Woodroffe, died a few hours later. Español
It’s not only the language and resetting of the agenda that the ruling parties of Hungary and Poland have in common. However, they do not mirror each other either.
A new film about youth ‘hookup culture’ follows students at Spring Break beach parties in Florida. Does it have a hidden agenda?
The recent demonstrations are the expression of deep dissatisfaction with the Ortega family regime. But in the absence of any serious political opposition, it is unclear what the alternative might be. Español
The concept of the precariat has explanatory power day-to-day and transformative potential in the socio-political world. For a just and honorable life, we need the political precariat.
Until recently, there was a significant presence of women in the political frontline in Latin America. The current turn to the Right seems to produce the opposite. Or does it? Español
Marichuy Patricio’s emergence as a potential candidate for the 2018 Mexican elections sparked hope for the indigenous female movement. But in reality, they are far from achieving equal political representation. Español
On April 20, the governments of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay and Peru informed that they would "temporarily" suspend their participation in the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR). Español
This rebellious era shaped radical activists – and aggressive capitalists. What can we learn from 1968, for democratic change today?
The news that 73% of Colombian students would be in favour of a dictatorship struck Omar Rincón. He wrote this sharp analysis about the egotistical and anti-democratic youth of Colombia. Español
