Issue Jan 08-14 2025: After the state coup attempt in January 2022 in Brazil, the country mobilized itself in a notable manner to hold accountable those responsible and restore the democratic stability.

Issue Jan 08-14 2025: In Michoacán, the number of incidents involving anti-personnel landmines mines has been growing steadily, even though their use has been designated a crime against humanity and they have been outlawed throughout the world.

Issue Jan 08-14 2025: Through Colombia’s National Agency for Legal Defense of the State (Andje), the government under Gustavo Petro has reached a historic agreement with the Peace Community San José de Apartadó.

Issue Jan 01-07 2025: The Government has resorted to the implementation of several states of exception and the widespread deployment of military personnel in the streets, but without decisive results.

Issue Jan 01-07 2025: Following the investigations regarding the possibility of a coup in 2022, a judge from the Military Court decided that four colonels should be judged by the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF).

–Researched and written by Maria Hernandez—Issue Dec 01-31 2024: The ongoing issues related to drugs and alcohol across Latin America highlight how drug-related crimes and incidents contribute to violence, economic instability, and safety concerns.

Issue Dec 01-31 2024: The growing threats from drug trafficking and crime have prompted a group to present a report to the IACHR.

Issue Dec 01-31 2024: On December 8, 2024, Sergio Jaramillo, former high commissioner for peace, stated that “peace was made when the war ended” after the 2016 peace deal with the FARC.

Issue Dec 01-31 2024: Since the announcement of the July 28 electoral results, the Maduro regime has relentlessly sought to legitimize Nicolás Maduro’s proclaimed victory, including a marked escalation in repressive measures and political arrests to squash the opposition.

Issue Nov 15-30 2024: It is unacceptable that a group of conspirators sought to undermine the will of 59.5 million Brazilians who elected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president.