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
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How Medellín’s Most Crime-Ridden Area Became a Top Tourist Destination
Comuna 13 was once one of the most dangerous places in the world. Now it’s a tourist hot spot for exploring Medellín’s “transformation.”
Can Hip Hop Help Stop Gang Violence in Latin America?
Hip hop culture has long been associated with gangs, violence and vandalism. But a wide range of actors in Latin America are attempting to work past longstanding biases and challenges to experiment with these art forms as alternatives for at-risk youths who might otherwise engage in criminal activity.
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A “Witch Hunt Against Poor Women”: Across the Americas, Abortion Laws Are Harming Health And Security
In 2011, Maria Teresa Rivera woke up handcuffed to a hospital bed. Earlier that day, suffering stomach cramps, she hadContinue Reading
How a hip-hop collective in the mountains of Colombia is mixing urban beats with farm eats
MEDELLÍN —A boombox blasts a beat as a few young rappers pass around the mic, taking turns freestyling versesContinue Reading
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‘A Sea of Tears and Impunity’: Victims Still Searching for Justice 14 Years After Infamous Colombia Military Operation
The second time armed men came to her house, Blanca Nidia Perez Botero wasn’t home. She was at work. ButContinue Reading
Thousands of Colombians Protest for Peace After Unexpected Rejection of Historic Accord
MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Thousands of Colombian citizens took to the streets Friday evening to voice their support for a peace agreementContinue Reading
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How Violence Affects Women in El Salvador
The violence gripping El Salvador affects women in a different way than men. Within the current security crisis, gang andContinue Reading
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No Life Here: Internal Displacement in El Salvador
The horrific violence gripping El Salvador has contributed to a humanitarian crisis that has forced hundreds of thousands of citizensContinue Reading
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Infographic: The Human Rights Costs during Plan Colombia
I compiled data and designed this infographic with the Latin America Working Group Education Fund (LAWGEF) to shed light on theContinue Reading
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