Francis’ papacy honored Latin American Catholics killed for their social justice work, a theologian explains – and Leo may continue that legacy.
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Peruvians have celebrated the election of a man many knew as a missionary and bishop during his 2 decades of service in the South American country.
Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of remaining in office once his term ends. Examples from other countries show how presidents have circumvented constitutional term limits.
As the first non-European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within the church.
Latin America was core to Pope Francis’ theology. As pope he made significant contributions to the region.
El Salvador’s leader, Nayib Bukele, has cut a deal with Trump to house alleged gang members deported from the US.
Daniel Noboa has secured a full term in office as Ecuador’s president.
The Peruvian Nobel prize-winning author was intensely committed to his craft.
Troops have been deployed on to Lima’s streets as the country grapples with rising criminal violence.
Many gang members have tattoos to demonstrate their allegiance. But many people with no gang ties will get inked with similar imagery, which can lead law enforcement astray.
Colombia, the location of Latin America’s longest-running insurgency, is seeing a new wave of violence.
Argentina’s libertarian president is going through a tough moment, but his politics is here to stay.
El Salvador has the highest prison population rate in the world. The US administration intends to increase the number of people behind bars there.
An inclusive school environment can lead to students feeling more supportive of gender equality.
Colombia’s history as a drug trafficking hub still plays a major role in attracting visitors to the country.
Rather than ‘offshoring’ criminals to the US, Venezuelan government policies have both consolidated gangs and created volatile pacts with them.
The latest legal developments could galvanize his right-wing base.
Donald Trump’s threat to take back control of the Panama Canal harks back to decades of US intervention in Latin America.
During his first term, Donald Trump attempted to apply ‘maximum pressure’ on the socialist government in Caracas. This time around, the dynamic has shifted (a little).
Latin American nations are at the forefront of a movement to create restrictions on global technology firms to prevent misinformation or misuse.
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Senior Lecturer in Human Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Theory, University of Wollongong
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Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow na Bosch Academy e Co-fundador, Instituto Igarapé; Princeton University
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Executive Director of the Stone Center for Latin American Studies, Tulane University; King's College London
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