In the late afternoon of July 29, Guatemalan National Police raided the home and office of the founder of one of Guatemala’s daily newspapers…

Jeff Abbott
Despite attacks and threats against unions, labor activists are demanding better wages and working conditions
The massive open migration from Central America highlights the growing sense of desperation in the region
A student occupation opposing the “safe third country” agreement in Guatemala has transformed into a national movement for access to higher education
Rural communities in Guatemala are rising up against unmanageable energy bills, more than two decades after the Central American country privatized its power grid
Guatemala’s southern coast is in a constant conflict caused by the expansion of agro-industry. Across the region, small farmers struggle to feed…
The Mapuche Indigenous Struggle in Chile Continues
Indigenous communities carry on Berta Cacéres’ work
The anger and frustration in the streets of Honduras following the controversial November 26 presidential election is palpable
A disturbing new proposal by members of Guatemala’ Congress could give blanket amnesty to military members for committing war crimes