What Do Cubans Think of the Obama Visit?
Ordinary citizens have their own message for the US president.
Cuban Dissidents Divided Over Obama Visit
Activists argue that the move comes at a time of heightened repression.
Riding "The Beast" to the US
Central Americans risk life and limb in their search for a better future.
The Great Cuban Exodus
Cubans are travelling through Mexico to get to the United States.
No Freedom of the Press Under Either Castro
Press freedom cannot exist in a totalitarian system, and Cuba is no exception.
Cubans Disillusioned by Lack of Change Under Raúl Castro
After reforms at home and a diplomatic breakthrough with Washington, many are unhappy that so little has changed for them.
Cuba's Teacher Shortage
Thousands brought out of retirement to try to fill staffing gaps.
Tough Times in Cuba's Prisons
Former inmates describe abuse by warders as well as poor health, sanitation and nutrition.
Pilate's Pardons in Cuba
Rights groups say mass prisoner release includes no one jailed on political grounds.
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Global Voices: Latin America & the Caribbean
Highlights from IWPR’s Consortium to Support Independent Journalism in Latin America (CAPIR).
News outlet Gato Encerrado revealed how El Salvador’s new interim president Claudia Juana Rodríguez de Guevara had received irregular payments from the city of San Salvador when her political ally and former leader Nayib Bukele served as mayor there. The story, the latest in a series of opaque dealings that have emerged between Bukele and the person he nominated to run the country as he seeks reelection, sparked a huge reaction on social media and was quoted in the local and international press.
The Venezuelan Coalition to counter disinformation, C-Informa, published an investigation showing the extent of gender disinformation in the race to elect an opposition candidate for the presidency. Their story demonstrated how the three women in the primary race received 70 per cent of the disinformation attacks.
An investigation supported by our grants revealed how the Colombian paramilitary group ELN has taken total control of Venezuelan communities in the border provinces of Táchira and Apure. The group, linked to drug trafficking and illegal mining, has replaced government services - and even controls local churches - using violence, fear and humilliation.
Meanwhile, CAPIR beneficiary Poplab published an article showing how the government of the Mexican state of Guanajuato has financed the church to run social programmes with no requirements for accountability despite several cases of sexual abuse and violence against women and children and attempts to evangelise vulnerable populations in what are legally mandated secular activities.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.