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Three Generations of Colombian Women Rap to Transform Medellín

This article was published by Women Under Siege, a project of the Women’s Media Center. Medellín, Colombia—Margoth Yepes has aContinue Reading

Central America El Salvador Featured Guatemala Health Honduras Writing

Care and the caravan: the unmet needs of migrants heading for the US

Abortion Colombia Featured Gender Human Rights Photography Reproductive Rights Violence Against Women Writing

She was recruited by a US anti-abortion group, now her protests block access to reproductive health care in Colombia

Central America Corruption Featured Guatemala Immigration Impunity Writing

Guatemala’s corruption should be at the top of Trump’s agenda

Colombia Conflict Featured Graffiti Human Rights Organized Crime Peace Photography Writing

How Medellín’s Most Crime-Ridden Area Became a Top Tourist Destination

Abortion Featured Gender Human Rights Organized Crime Reproductive Rights Venezuela Violence Against Women Writing

Contraceptive shortages mean Venezuela’s people face a sexual health emergency

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by Angelika Albaladejo February 11, 2019 0

Colombia Conflict Disappearances Featured Gender Organized Crime Security Violence Against Women Writing

Three Generations of Colombian Women Rap to Transform Medellín

This article was published by Women Under Siege, a project of the Women’s Media Center. Medellín, Colombia—Margoth Yepes has aContinue Reading

by Angelika Albaladejo December 19, 2018 0

Central America El Salvador Featured Guatemala Health Honduras Writing

Care and the caravan: the unmet needs of migrants heading for the US

Central Americans fleeing violence and poverty rely on volunteers for what limited healthcare they can access on their way through Mexico

by Angelika Albaladejo November 1, 2018 0

Abortion Colombia Featured Gender Human Rights Photography Reproductive Rights Violence Against Women Writing

She was recruited by a US anti-abortion group, now her protests block access to reproductive health care in Colombia

by Angelika Albaladejo October 31, 2018 0

Abortion Colombia Genero Reproductive Rights Writing

Fue reclutada por un grupo antiaborto de EEUU y con sus protestas ahora bloquea el acceso a la salud reproductiva en Colombia

by Angelika Albaladejo August 9, 2018 0

Central America Corruption Featured Guatemala Immigration Impunity Writing

Guatemala’s corruption should be at the top of Trump’s agenda

If the Trump administration and the US Congress truly want to address gang violence and reduce the number of Central American migrants turning to the United States as a safe haven, ending corruption should be at the top of their agenda.

by Angelika Albaladejo July 12, 2018 0

Central America Honduras Organized Crime Security Writing

Is Honduras Losing the Fight Against Aerial Drug Trafficking?

Honduras authorities’ long-running strategy of seizing planes and demolishing landing strips has done little to identify suspects, routes and suppliers, allowing the so-called “narco flights” to continue.

by Angelika Albaladejo July 4, 2018 0

Criminal Justice Organized Crime Uruguay Writing

Uruguay Proposes Restructuring Prison System to Focus on Rehabilitation

Uruguay President Tabaré Vázquez has introduced legislation aimed at refocusing the country’s penitentiary system on rehabilitating inmates.

by Angelika Albaladejo June 28, 2018 0

Organized Crime Venezuela Violence Against Women Writing

Transnational Sex Trafficking Rings Cash In on Venezuela Crisis

Authorities in Spain and Venezuela have arrested members of two different transnational networks sexually exploiting women and girls fleeing the South American country’s political and economic crises.

by Angelika Albaladejo June 5, 2018 0

Brazil Organized Crime Writing

PCC Files Document Gang’s Explosive Growth in Brazil and Beyond

The discovery of the PCC files could aid authorities in developing an updated picture of the rapidly expanding crime group’s structure and finances.

by Angelika Albaladejo June 1, 2018 0

Central America Corruption Honduras Impunity Organized Crime Writing

Honduras Court Ruling Could Undermine Anti-Graft Body

The ruling gives the public appearance of protecting Honduras’ anti-graft body, but in reality, it threatens to weaken its power to move cases forward.

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Angelika Albaladejo is an independent multimedia journalist covering crime, corruption and rights in the Americas. She is currently based in Los Angeles. Read more.

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