Latin America

The work of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Latin America addresses regional challenges such as ecological sustainability, democratic participation, and gender equality. The goal is to make a significant and effective contribution to the consolidation of democratic and sustainable societies. More about the work of our Latin America department and our country offices can be found on this page.

Here you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on Latin America.

Recent Articles on Latin America

Germany must not ignore the dismantling of democracy in Argentina

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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

Demonstrierende die 2 Banner hochhalten, auf denen steht: "Anderson Gomes Presente" und "Marielle Franco Presente"

Brazil: Politicians and ex-police director arrested over murder of Marielle Franco

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

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

Bandeira LGBT no Congresso Nacional do Brasil

Same-sex marriage under attack in Brazil

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

Cubes with letters spelling the word "transgender"

Latin America: Three ways to understand the situation of transgender persons

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

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Thematic Focuses on Latin America

Young Voices Latin America

Photo series: The Cruzada São Sebastião in Rio de Janeiro

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Publications on Latin America

Cover: TRANSFEMINISMOS EN - AMÉRICA LATINA - RESUMEN DE HALLAZGOS

Transfeminism in Latin America

Study

Die Organisation Sentiido liefert mit ihrem Bericht eine explorative Bestandsaufnahme einiger Initiativen, Führungspersönlichkeiten und Organisationen in Lateinamerika sowie Informationen über die wichtigsten Schnittpunkte, Aktionsbereiche und Herausforderungen, denen sich der lateinamerikanische Transfeminismus gegenübersieht.

Debt Relief by Private Creditors: Lessons from the Brady Plan

Debt Relief for Green and Inclusive Recovery Project

This paper reviews the main features of and experiences with the Brady Plan, which in 1989 laid the foundation for the restructuring of the sovereign debt of mainly Latin American countries. It argues that the combination of credit enhancement for restructured debt, moral suasion, and tax as well as regulatory relief to encourage private creditors to participate in debt restructurings may provide a template for addressing today's sovereign debt problems.

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Perspectivas Lateinamerika: Eine Frage des Geschlechts

Lateinamerika hat in Bezug auf Geschlechtergerechtigkeit viel erreicht. Doch Benachteiligung und Ungleichheit zwischen den Geschlechtern sind noch lange nicht beseitigt. Hinzu kommen neue Problembereiche wie Frauenhandel und Organisierte Kriminalität. In der zweiten Ausgabe der perspectivas Lateinamerika lassen wir Autorinnen und Autoren aus unterschiedlichen Regionen zu Wort kommen.

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