latin america
North London's Beloved Latinx Market Is Under Threat From Gentrification
Tottenham’s Latin Village is at risk of being turned into flats—but the local Latin American community is fighting back.
Brazil's New President Once Told a Politician She Was Too Ugly to Rape
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro was elected this week despite his abysmal track record on rights for women, LGBTQ people, and indigenous communities.
Uruguay Has Massively Expanded Trans Rights
The new package of reforms, which includes gender confirmation surgery to be provided by the Uruguayan health care system, cements the nation's reputation as the most progressive country in Latin America.
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas MLB Club Officials on International Dealings
The FBI has flagged club officials for certain shady transactions pertaining to youth development in Latin America.
Mexico Is the Deadliest Country for Journalists, but That’s Not Stopping These Students
Whether by drug cartels or corrupt politicians, journalists in Mexico are regularly threatened or killed for doing their job. Five students tell us why they’ve still chosen to study journalism and why they won’t stop fighting for freedom of the press.
Camping Outside Congress During Argentina's Abortion Vote
Early Thursday morning, Argentina's Senate voted against legalizing abortion. I spent the 10 hours before standing in the cold with fellow activists hoping for a different outcome.
Inside the 'Church' Devoted to Argentina’s Favorite Soccer Player
Diego Armando Maradona is one of the best soccer players of all time. And for many fans, he’s a god.
The Woman Tracking and Investigating Every Femicide in Mexico
Frida Guerrera, who is herself a survivor of domestic violence, has taken on the tedious work of single-handedly documenting each and every case of femicide in Mexico.
Elephant and Castle's Food Vendors Speak Out About the Iconic Shopping Centre's Demolition
After 50 years of serving the local community, the South London mall is being bulldozed as part of a council-approved “regeneration” project.
In Photos: 12 Hours Through the Eyes of a Brazilian Drag Queen
From the first coffee of the day to removing makeup before bed, we spent the day with a Mackaylla, a drag queen at São Paulo's vibrant pride parade.
Ricarda Cometa's 'Soltá el Bambú' Is a Rhythmic Noise Rock Explosion
The Peruvian-Argentine duo’s new track is built on a stark contrast between noise rock, improvisation, and pure rhythm.
Tender Photos of Life on the Frontline of Argentina's Trans Rights Movement
The power of pride, love, and family shines through in photographer Kike Arnal's portraits of a South American trans community.