Central America

Central America

Roots of Freedom: Weaving futures without oil palm

The expansion of oil palm devastates water and food sources and exploits inhabitants. Yet, communities resist through spirituality, organization, and land recovery

Report Reveals how International Capital Financed the Murder of Berta Cáceres

A new report reveals that international development bank funds tied to the Agua Zarca project were used to finance the murder of Honduran activist Berta Cáceres

Lenca Communities in Honduras Demand Communal Titles for their Territories

Hundreds of Indigenous Lencas protest in the capital city of Honduras to demand the communal titling of their lands, and justice for the assassination of Berta Cáceres

Indigenous Maya Q’eqchi’ Denounce Eviction Threats of New Communities in El Estor

Guatemala: judicial authorities and agroindustry companies pursue evictions of Indigenous communities around Lake Izabal.

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The Topolobampo Megaproject: The Tip of the Iceberg of Something More Complicated

“We’re not talking about just one company. We’re talking about a national project; we’re talking about a development hub,” warns the ¡Aquí No! collective.

The Rise of the Far Right in Latin America Threatens Sexual and Reproductive Rights

In this first installment, we present an overview of the rise of far-right movements that today threaten the bodily autonomy of women and gender-nonconforming individuals in the region

The U.S. Launches an Open Offensive Against Anarchists and Antifascists in Various Countries

Counterterrorism task forces are investigating NGOs, donors, and activists, in addition to anti-fascists.