The forests of the Catatumbo Barí National Park, which occupies some 158,125 hectares in Northeast Colombia, are being depleted at an alarming and increasing rate, putting at great risk the flora, fauna, and human populations that depend on it.

On September 17, 2019, Constanza Valdés, Lawyer and director of Feminist Lawyers of Chile, discussed the reality that lesbians face in Chile.

Argentinians forced from their building continue to protest in absence of any governmental assistance to remedy their eviction.

Cuba tries to control the economy by giving leadership of business entities to military troops; however, it is one thing to mobilize troops and another to have experienced officers leading one of the most dynamic sectors of its economy.

Social movements and trade unions in Brazil are due to act; both in defense of workers’ rights and the environment.

On September 10, 2019, Honduras celebrated Children’s Day, but many children throughout the country did not have the privilege of joining in on the festivities.

President Carlos Alvarado expressed concern about public universities not producing the results that the country expects.

Recent comments by Partido Nacional candidate Luis Lacalle Pou have attracted the criticism of Uruguayan officials who contest claims of worsening housing struggles.

São Paulo is growing, both upwards and outwards; however, despite homes and buildings constantly being built, reports suggest that the growth is far from consistent.

According to the recent Gallup survey, Colombia is facing a worsening problem of unemployment, coupled with corruption and a high cost of living.