During the presentation of SISCA’s regional report, Natalia Álvarez Rojas, a specialist with the lacommunis Association, warned that without regulatory frameworks governing information systems, it will not be possible to design effective public policies for migrant and returning workers. On June 2, the Secretariat for Central American Social Integration (SISCA) presented the regional report “Labor … Read more

As part of the commemoration of the 229th anniversary of the Garífuna people’s arrival in Honduras, the Organization for Ethnic Community Development (ODECO) convened a National Assembly of Leaders and Representatives of Afro-Honduran Communities. The result was a forceful political and cultural position paper, read today in San José de la Punta, which summarizes decades … Read more

On October 3, 2025, Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) presented the third edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA). ILIA is organized into three dimensions: Enabling Factors (digital infrastructure, human talent, and data), Research, Development, and Adoption, and Governance. Based … Read more

On September 19, 2025, in the city of Montevideo, Uruguay, at the headquarters of the National Human Rights Institution and Ombudsman’s Office, the launch event for the so-called “Continuous Indigenous Identity Survey” was held, promoted by the local organization Derecho Indígena. This tool was created to make Indigenous identity visible and recognized in the country, … Read more

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, Mr. Surya Deva, presented a comprehensive report during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, in which he outlines the profound structural challenges facing the Central American nation in its pursuit of a development model that is inclusive, sustainable, and grounded in the full … Read more

The defense of the rights of Indigenous Peoples, including those living in voluntary isolation or initial contact, continues to face significant challenges across Latin America, particularly when such defense conflicts with economic and political interests related to extractive projects. Despite formal recognition of their individual and collective rights, a concerning pattern of censorship, judicialization, and … Read more

On July 29, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, located on the island of Saint Lucia—a Caribbean island nation with an estimated population of 183,629 in 2020—declared Articles 132 and 133 of the Penal Code unconstitutional. These articles had criminalized sexual relations between same-sex individuals, even when consensual. This decision adds to a growing number of … Read more

Mr. Willy Chavarría, a U.S. citizen of Mexican descent, is a prominent fashion designer who was named “Menswear Designer of the Year” in 2023 by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). This distinction is significant, as the CFDA—established in 1962—comprises the leading designers of apparel, jewelry, and accessories in the United States. Chavarría … Read more

Under Brazil’s rotating presidency, the 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7, 2025, under the official theme: “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.” The message was clear: to promote greater institutional, financial, and technological autonomy for member states and their partners in the context of a historic … Read more

On July 3, 2025, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued its Advisory Opinion No. 32 (AO 32) on Climate Emergency and Human Rights. The AO 32 was requested by Chile and Colombia, countries that in January 2023 submitted the request with the objective of clarifying the scope of state obligations—both individually and collectively—to address … Read more

By Victor Báez Mosqueira Last Sunday, June 22, the newspaper La Tribuna—now a digital publication—ran the following headline on its front page: “Analyst Proposes Chilean Model to Reform Pensions.” Further down, it stated: “International analyst César Addario Soljancic, advisor to President Bukele, proposes for Paraguay a pension system based on individual capitalization as an alternative … Read more

Jon Subinas (CIEPS, Panamá) Panama’s modern democracy was born under the shadow of the U.S. invasion in the late 1980s. In the 1990s, a new social and political order took shape, centered around the handover of the Panama Canal and bolstered by the subsequent expansion of the interoceanic route. Now, 35 years later, that order … Read more

At the 113th General Conference of the ILO (June 2025), the annual report prepared by the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations was released. This specialized technical body, which not only reports on the work of the Committee but also makes observations and recommendations on States’ compliance with the international instruments … Read more

Electoral processes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela are regularly subject to extensive international media coverage—except in instances pertaining to elections involving Indigenous peoples and communities. These processes often unfold with limited visibility, even in cases where procedural shortcomings could merit critical evaluation or public scrutiny. On 1 June 2025, elections were held to designate … Read more

On June 2, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland, the 113th International Labour Conference began. This event serves as the general assembly of the ILO — the International Labour Organization. There, delegates from the 187 Member States (representing governments, employers, and workers from each country) discuss a wide range of topics related to the world of work. … Read more

By Víctor Báez Mosqueira Former Secretary General of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA) In May 2025, the Paraguayan Parliament initiated a public consultation regarding a legislative proposal submitted by a national senator, which seeks to establish a 40-hour workweek. Should the law be enacted, it would represent the first substantive modification in … Read more

Jon Subinas[1] Food security is commonly understood as a condition in which there is adequate access to food to sustain a healthy life. However, within Indigenous communities, food is deeply intertwined with cultural dimensions, encompassing the significance of values, traditions, and ancestral knowledge in the production, distribution, and consumption of food. This cultural dimension is … Read more

In late April 2025, the Regional Council of the Government of Puno, Peru, unanimously approved an ordinance that recognizes Lake Titicaca as a subject of rights. The legislation mandates that authorities develop and implement policies to ensure the lake’s comprehensive protection. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable body of water in the world, situated at … Read more

The documentary No Other Land won the award for Best Documentary at the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 2nd in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Beyond the artistic merits of the Palestinian-Norwegian co-production, the win holds significant political and social importance. Directed by Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, the documentary reveals … Read more

In February 2025, Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) released a report titled “The Land of Our People, Forever.” The report documents violations of collective rights against the Numu/Nuwu and Newe peoples, whose reservations are located in Northern Paiute and Western Shoshone territories—ancestral lands spanning parts of California, Nevada, and … Read more