Artisanal professions and traditional practices continue in the Ecuadorian Andes, and Santo Domingo is a city “that has eyes everywhere.” 

Increasing growth, while fighting economic inequality, is the challenge for Panama, which is leading the pack in Latin America in curbing cigarette consumption. 

Brazil approved a landmark Internet Rights Law while President Rousseff announced welfare reform. 

Peruvian universities were ranked low in the latest international competitiveness rankings as the legislature debates measures for university education. 

In mid May farmers ended their strike in southwest Colombia, but remained skeptical of the government’s plan. 

The Chamber of Deputies approved an amendment limiting military jurisdiction in cases of crimes by military personnel against citizens so that members of the armed forces can be prosecuted in civilian courts. 

Members of various student organizations assembled in Plaza Italia to express their interest in the process of education reform. 

Doctors and parents of children speak out to limit the use of TV before bed. 

Alleged cures using magic spells in the state of Quintana Roo have become a thriving business, and can be punished with up to 12 years in prison. 

At least 10 countries worldwide will participate in protests against Chevron’s actions in Ecuador that will begin on May 21.