–Researched and Written by Jamie Ourand— As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, more evidence is arising on how the pandemic is impacting indigenous communities throughout Latin America. Indigenous peoples appear to be infected at higher rates than other groups. Beyond the health effects of the pandemic, indigenous territories are also being threatened and increased protections from

–Researched and Written by Abigail Mister— As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the question of how schools will return in the fall remains, with countries around the world adopting different measures to ensure a safe return. With the fall semester rapidly approaching, several countries and municipalities across Latin America have announced their plans for a safe

–Researched and Written by Cecilia Kane—  In Peru, quarantine and other forms of social distancing have only compounded the symptoms of isolation common to the 20% of the population who already struggle with mental health, while others are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress in new and unfamiliar ways as the world continues to be transformed

–Researched and Written by Gabriela Garcia— As the pandemic caused by COVID-19 has raged around the world, most people have had to seek shelter and quarantine in their homes for extended periods of time. However, for many women in Latin America, the home is not always a place of refuge. In Ecuador, as social distancing

–Researched and Written by Junior Klaus— In an already unique year, Brazilian journalists have noted what appears to be an animal rebellion of some kind. In July, different incidents involving animals and prominent Brazilians were reported, two of whom were politicians.

Though Costa Rica was touted as “one of the champions in Latin America in combating the coronavirus” alongside Uruguay and Paraguay, coronavirus cases in the country began to rise rapidly in June and have continued to increase in July.

In late June, Laura Aguiar was announced as the Secretary General of the Association of University Students (AEU), making her the second woman in 100 years to hold the position. She reported that her goal is to “show that we are capable and that we are not afraid.”

With the pandemic having such a deep impact on the workforce, unions must be prepared for the challenges to come from transitioning back to the “new normal.”

An Argentinian priest held an exorcism to expel the coronavirus from his country with “the power of the Lord.”

“As long as people do not talk about, denounce, or make visible discrimination [against LGBT youth], cases [of suicide] will continue happening and will continue to be invisible,” stated Human Rights, Gender, and Diversity adviser Quiteria Franco.