Germany must not ignore the dismantling of democracy in Argentina Published: 20 June 2024 böll.column On June 23, Chancellor Scholz received Argentinian President Javier Milei. Not only do Milei’s reform plans accept the dismantling of democracy and the rule of law, they will also deindustrialise Argentina. This does not correspond to Germany's interests. By Imme Scholz
Brazil: Politicians and ex-police director arrested over murder of Marielle Franco Published: 11 June 2024 Interview The murder of Marielle Franco reveals the interdependencies between the Brazilian political system and organized crime. In the Interview with sociologist Daniel Hirata we find out more about the militias in Rio de Janeiro and their links to the government.
Flood of disinformation – Southern Brazil climate emergency aggravated by fake news Published: 5 June 2024 Commentary The damage caused by the rains in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil is yet another example of a climate emergency. Beyond the social and environmental catastrophe, the tragedy has also highlighted another very devastating phenomenon of our times: disinformation. By Manoela Vianna
Same-sex marriage under attack in Brazil Published: 14 December 2023 Analysis In Brazil, the conservatives in Congress attack the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Thiago Amparo explains why same-sex marriage, which has been possible since 2011, is a thorn in their side and how this lines up with other attempts to challenge former decisions of the Supreme Court. By Thiago Amparo
Latin America: Three ways to understand the situation of transgender persons Published: 26 October 2023 Analysis The most common factors that increase inequality, violence and lack of opportunity for trans people in the region include barriers to accessing the health system and a lack of laws that recognise their identity in official documents, as well as police and military violence and an increase in hate speech and misinformation. By Lina Cuellar
Brazil: Chronicles of a frustrated coup Published: 3 February 2023 Commentary Questions remain in Brazil after former President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters stormed the federal government's buildings on January 8. By Marcelo Montenegro and Marilene de Paula
Argentina: A chronological account of the COP 27 Published: 26 January 2023 Video documentation What happens at a COP, why do thousands of people from different countries come to meet for a few days, how do the Latin American population experience it, and the young people from these countries? Based on these questions, this is a chronological account of COP 27 from the perspective of a Latin American youth organization. By Ariana Krochik and Mijael Kaufman Falchuk
Chile: Young Chileans, between social revolt and fascism Published: 6 December 2022 Reportage Isidora Weibel Díaz reflects on protests of young Chileans and the state brutality during the riots from 2019 until 2022 and discusses the context and consequences for Chilean society. By Isidora Weibel Díaz
Victor Santiz, courage in the face of addictions and food insecurity Published: 1 December 2022 Photo story The young man from Chiapas, originally from San Cristóbal de las Casas, is dedicated to adopting an approach founded on agroecology and peace to help young people living in extreme poverty and threatened by drugs. By José Pablo Quiñones Guzmán , Javier Escalante Rosado and Laura Sántiz García
Joaquín Puerto, a mental health advocate for the LGBT community in a Mayan community in Southern Mexico Published: 1 December 2022 Photo story Discrimination and stigmas are emotional burdens experienced by members of the LGBT+ community, and the young activist seeks to give them attention By Abraham Bote Tun and José Pablo Quiñones Guzmán