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. 

Colombia’s farmers and miners began a new national strike, and the government deployed thousands of police in response. 

Increased invasions of indigenous lands are pushing authorities to carry out evictions of those who have occupied the properties. 

Improved supply of products in Venezuela means fewer shortages. 

A study shows that 34% of young children under six years of age in Chile are obese or overweight, while community representatives from around the country joined in a protest of Pinochet-era legislation that privatized the management of water.   

President Dilma Rousseff said she will be a candidate with or without support from all of her party’s allies.