Mexico: President-Elect's Party Submits Bill For National Guard

President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador talks about his security plan in Mexico City, Mexico, Nov. 14, 2018.

The National Regeneration Movement proposes that national guard members receive human rights training and are tried by civil courts.

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Colombia: Five Political Hunger Strikers in Serious Condition

Female political prisoners have been on hunger strike for more than a week at El Buen Pastor Prison in Bogotá, Colombia, Nov. 19.

A group of female political prisoners began a hunger strike to protest against a relocation decision taken by Colombia's Ministry of Justice. Full Story

Manuela And Boulos at CLACSO: Fighters For An Egalitarian World For All

First Boulos spoke, and then Manuela closed the second day of speeches and debates, "all of you are the fighters for an egalitarian world for all," said Manuela.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon (L) talks with the Public Security Secretary Genaro Garcia Luna on May 22, 2007

'El Chapo' Trial Witness: We Paid Off Mexico Ex-Security Chief

Jesus "Rey" Zambada said he personally delivered millions to Genaro Garcia Luna and another high profile security chief.

Legal Fights on "Gender Ideology" in Schools Rage Across Brazil

Local laws that are attempting to cleanse schools of "Marxist ideologies that promote homosexuality" could become a reality in Brazil.

Mexico Report: 85.71% Of Peña Nieto's Social Programs 'Failed'

According to Alfredo Elizondo, coordinator of Gesoc, President Enrique Peña Nieto's presidency "was a lost six-year period in terms of social development."

Relatives of women who were either murdered or disappeared hold crosses with names of ther relatives as they take part in a march for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in Mexico.

UN Report: Enforced Disappearances Widespread in Mexico

The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances reported Monday that disappearances in Mexico are extensive while giving recommendations.

Roger Waters Calls Out Chevron for Destroying Ecuadorean Amazon

The British musician and co-founder of Pink Floyd interrupted his Latin American tour to visit Ecuador's Amazon.

Students in Colombia demanding higher budgets to combat the fiscal deficit in public universities across the country.

Colombia: Duque Won't Meet With Students Until They Lift The Strike

After over a month-long protest, Colombian students met with government representatives to discuss the budget for public universities.

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