In the 1990s, under the regime of Alberto Fujimori, thousands of Peruvian women were forcibly sterilized by the State, a crime that decades later remains unpunished.

Policymakers are working to end the stigma surrounding the use of bicycles as a means of public transportation in La Habana.

Brazil continues its declining trend regarding LGBT life conditions compared to other countries.

Argentina’s bishops met at the Episcopal Conference of Argentina’s 117th Assembly of Bishops, where they discussed matters of pedophilia in the Catholic church, an issue that has been at the forefront of the church’s agenda since Pope Francis’ calls to protect minors in February.

In a country where 46.5% of children die from chronic malnutrition, a $100 million loan can make a huge difference, but only if the money is managed responsibly.

The Vatican’s top expert on the investigations of sexual abuse, the Archbishop of Malta, argues that the Church must now have as its only rule truth and justice.

Conflicts involving land tenure in Bahia threaten one of the most traditional Afro-Brazilian temples.

Leaders involved with the effectiveness of Uruguayan education have been working to determine what the most critical problems are regarding the percentage of Uruguayan citizens finishing secondary school.

People of African descent in Latin America have made significant progress in reducing their poverty, but much remains to be done to improve social and economic inclusion, according to a study released in Honduras.

–Written by Ellen Mahoney— In Paraguay, the “IV National Plan of Equality 2018-2024” was presented by President Mario Abdo Benítez, the Ministry of Women, and UN Women.