Tag: Latin America
Protests in Peru: dead after riots at the airport – chaos in the country – politics
After President Castillo was removed from office and arrested, the protests of his supporters are now escalating. At least two people are killed and several are injured. At least two…
Peru: dead after riots at the airport – politics
The country descends into chaos after President Castillo is impeached and arrested. At least two people died and several were injured during protests by his supporters on Sunday. At least…
Accusation of rebellion: Peru’s deposed President Castillo in custody – politics
The judiciary accuses him of rebellion and conspiracy: In order to identify possible accomplices and prevent an escape, the Peruvian ex-president has to be held in custody. He is said…
Chaos Days in Peru – Politics
Basically, the people of Peru are used to some political chaos, but even by the standards of the South American country, Wednesday was an extraordinary day. It had actually been…
Nicaragua: Regime persecutes critics and now nuns – politics
It was a sad procession that took place in Peñas Blancas last Wednesday. Eighteen nuns from Mother Teresa’s order “Missionaries of Charity” crossed the border post from Nicaragua to Costa…
Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro and the Military – Politics
In the end, it probably wasn’t a bad surprise for Jair Bolsonaro’s critics, but there is still a bad premonition: On Sunday, Brazil’s president announced that he wanted to make…
Ex-President of Honduras extradited to US on drug charges
The former President of Honduras has been extradited to the United States less than three months after leaving office. Juan Orlando Hernández was handed over to DEA officials at the…
Murder wave in El Salvador – politics
El Salvador had hoped the worst of gang violence was over. But now there were as many murders in a few days as there would otherwise be in a whole…
Favorites of the week – culture
Gods of Carnage: Studio 666 Foo Fighters-CEO Dave Grohl has massive writer’s block. After all: Happens to the best. So that the band’s tenth album can still be completed, the…
When a river wins in court – politics
In many countries nature has its own rights. The fact that European courts go other ways says a lot about their view of the world. Why it can be worthwhile…