Protest

Central America

Widespread Protests Continue Against Mining in Panama Despite Repression

Sare Frabes - 15 November, 2023

Protests have not stopped against the approval of the largest mining project in Central America. Going on one month, the people of Panama have maintained uninterrupted mobilizations throughout the county, in rejection of Law 406,...

Mexico

Indigenous Nahua Communities in Puebla Resist the Construction of a Police Facility

Sare Frabes - 16 October, 2023

Repression in San Lucas Nextetelco against community members protesting the construction of a police facility.

Central America

Social Conflict in Nicaragua: More than 108 dead

Renata Bessi - 13 June, 2018

We continue to believe that the Nicaragua Dialogue is still a way to find a peaceful solution to the crisis. However, following the most recent events, it will only be possible

South America

Massive Protest in Brazil over Fare Hike

Santiago Navarro F - 23 January, 2018

The clock strikes 5 p.m. It's been raining all day. People are looking for a spot where they can stay dry. There are militarized police everywhere. They've got guns and riot gear. A few...

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State Terrorism

Indigenous council in Michoacán denounces threats Against Spokesperson

Sare Frabes - 2 December, 2023

Pavel Uliánov Guzmán, spokesperson for the CSIM, on the microphone. On Monday, November 27, members of the Supreme Indigenous Council of Michoacán (CSIM) legally denounced...

Extractivism

Industrial Activity Expands in the Isthmus of Veracruz

Aldo Santiago - 30 November, 2023

Silica sand mine in Jáltipan. Photo: Aldo Santiago As part of the project Tracing Green Capital in Mesoamerica, Avispa Midia documented the vast deployment of...

Special

Chapín Abajo: History of a Community in Resistance Against Industrial Oil Palm Cultivation

Renata Bessi - 27 November, 2023

Indigenous Maya Q’eqchi’ people are recuperating their lands despite the military presence.