With two fifths of the countries having some freedom of the press, two fifths having complete freedom of the press, and one fifth of the countries having absolutely no freedom of the press, the Americas have varying degrees of liberty when it comes to journalism. 

People in the more remote areas that were hit the hardest by the earthquake continue to go days without food and water, and humanitarian aid fails to arrive. 

Raúl Castro recently warned against the “reactionary rush” that could include “coup actions” in Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Brazil and El Salvador.

José Miguel Insulza recently criticized the constitutional process and was met with widespread rejection. This is consistent with his general behavior, as he once again drew attention to himself for something other than being an agent for The Hague.

The rivers of Guatemala have been privatized and there is a new movement demanding rights to the rivers called March for the Water.

There is a controversy between Argentina and Chile over new land rights granted by the United Nations.

As Mexico’s government continues to deny the claims of human rights groups regarding its handling of the Ayotzinapa tragedy and other instances of human rights violations, its image may be starting to take a hit. 

The three countries pledged to support one another economically and technologically in their collective fight against organized crime in a new international coalition. 

Nicaragua scored another win in The Hague, as the International Court chose to reiterate its previous decisions granting the Central American country sovereignty in what were previously Colombian waters. 

The Truth Commission led by the current UNASUR leader, which was announced by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently, will seek to provide justice for past victims of human rights violations.