News of indigenous rights

Ex-Peru president Fujimori faces trial over 'forced sterilisations'

01-03-2021 21:55 An estimated 270,000 Peruvians were subjected to surgery to have their fallopian tubes tied as part of a family planning programme instigated during Alberto Fujimori's final four years in power.

LGBTQ+ Rights

Colombian village offers hope for indigenous gay men

18-12-2020 17:02 The Colombian indigenous community of Nazareth's leaders said they have halted cruel anti-gay punishments in recent decades and offered a measure of refuge, but with caveats for about 20 gay residents.

POLICE BRUTALITY

‘It’s always the same,’ says relative of attacked Qom family in Chaco

06-06-2020 08:56 The violent police invasion of Qom community dwellings in Banderas Argentinas, Chaco, has sparked outrage.

by Ayelén Bonino

Poverty and Hunger

8th Wichí child dead as malnutrition crisis sweeps through Salta

12-02-2020 17:23 In 2020 alone, the Wichí communities near northern province of Salta have lost eight children, sparking outrage and concern in equal measure.

Protests in Ecuador

Way forward in Ecuador looks murky after deadly violence

11-10-2019 11:47 The government’s removal of fuel subsidies last week plunged Ecuador into upheaval, triggering protests, looting, vandalism, clashes with security forces, the blocking of highways and the suspension of parts of its vital oil industry.