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The Rise of Brazilian Funk: Anitta, Beyoncé, and Beyond

From Anitta to Beyoncé, through exhibitions and artistic residencies, funk has left the favelas of Rio to become a global phenomenon. However, prejudices still...

Nicaragua Cancels Legal Status of 15 More NGOs

On Tuesday, Nicaragua canceled the legal status of 15 more NGOs, including a foundation of the now-defunct Guardabarranco duo, which was part of the...

AI to the Rescue: Saving Brazil’s Wildlife from Roadkill

In Brazil, where about 16 wild animals become roadkill every second, a computer scientist has come up with a futuristic solution to this everyday...

Nicaragua, Russia Reject US & EU Sanctions

Russia and Nicaragua signed a declaration on Monday rejecting sanctions from the United States and the European Union and are seeking measures to "counteract,...

Guatemala’s New President Faces Uphill Battle

After winning the presidency of Guatemala with the promise of a head-on fight against corruption, Bernardo Arévalo completes 100 days in power this Tuesday...

Panama Papers Scandal: Mossack Fonseca Trial Concludes

The hearings of the trial for alleged money laundering against the heads of the defunct Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, epicenter of the international...
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Guatemala’s Arévalo Slams Corrupt Elite on Labor Day

On Wednesday, the President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, lashed out at those "who enrich themselves at the expense of the people" in an event...

Surviving a Bus Accident in Costa Rica

My son and daughter’s annual visit was over. We said our goodbyes at the airport and I dropped off the rental car. From the...

Panama’s Roux Vows to End Corruption in Campaign Close

The opposition presidential candidate Rómulo Roux called on Panamanians this Wednesday at a campaign closing event to vote in the May 5 elections to...