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
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Trump Doubles Down on Inaccurate Link Between MS13, Immigration
Trump’s continuing conflation of MS13 activity and immigration to the United States is painting an inaccurate picture of the gang, leading to ineffective and damaging policies.
MS13 Trial in Spain Highlights Gang’s Struggle for International Unity
The trial has started for Spain’s largest-ever operation against the MS13, revealing details of the Central American gang’s failed attempt to unify factions and expand operations internationally.
El Salvador Convicts First Mayor for Ties to Gangs
El Salvador’s first ever conviction of a mayor for ties to gangs shows that the country’s judicial system has the capacity to take down corrupted officials, but the widespread influence of gangs in politics continues to pose significant challenges.
US groups pour millions into anti-abortion campaign in Latin America and Caribbean
Guardian investigation reveals US anti-choice groups using sophisticated methods to combat potential easing of draconian abortion laws in the region
Amid Elite Crime Scandals, CentAm Continues Anti-Gang Focus
Authorities in Central America have arrested hundreds of suspected gang members in recent days during coinciding operations, but their willingness to mount such large-scale efforts against gangs has not been matched by an equivalent committment to tackle recent allegations of serious official corruption.
El Salvador Gang Truce Was ‘State Policy’: Trial Testimony
A trial has begun in El Salvador against several officials for their alleged illegal activity related to a controversial gangContinue Reading
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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World Policy On Air Interview: “Abortion in the Americas”
Tough abortion laws across the Americas and the Caribbean are threatening women’s lives and family stability. I went on to WorldContinue Reading
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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
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