Latin America and the Caribbean

Marginalised communities

Spreading dangerously

Covid-19 strikes hard in Rio de Janeiro's many informal settlements

Right-wing populism

Divisive pandemic response

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro’s disrespect for science is now evident in his response to Covid-19

Education

A boost for women

A start-up school teaching work skills to women aims to narrow Guatemala’s gender gap

Rail travel

Hot time in the city

Rio de Janeiro’s urban train operator promises better conditions – and not a moment too soon

History preservation

Reclaiming a legacy

Brazil aims to preserve the historical legacy of Quilombos, communities of escaped slaves

Women’s safety

Fighting for justice

Domestic violence is widespread in Brazil and has deep cultural roots

Chile’s new constitution

Citizens speak up

Chileans are preparing to vote in a constitutional referendum that will determine their future

Blog

Debt relief could fund climate action

German NGO reports that many developing countries are struggling with worsening debt problems

Technology

No level playing field

Facing considerable risks, youngsters in developing countries use digital technology for recreational purposes

Media literacy

Telling good information from bad

Guatemala’s disadvantaged children are learning to distinguish good information from misinformation, in a pioneering media outreach project

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