Large forest fires are becoming increasingly frequent in the Andean region of Argentine Patagonia. Amid rising temperatures, dry weather, and winds, experts warn of a key factor in the spread and intensity of these fires: pine trees.
“The murder of Berta Cáceres is the result of a carefully planned, organized criminal operation” with state complicity, said the Interdisciplinary Group of Independent Experts. The global paradigm of a new type of crime and why it matters beyond Honduras.
Daniel Nizcub is a poet, cultural manager, and radio host from Oaxaca. "My greatest dream is that no one else experiences a transition in solitude," he says about his poetry collection, Poetry in Transition.
Fires are raging again in Patagonia: we spoke with scientists, firefighters, and affected residents. They all warn that governments aren't investing in prevention policies or forest management, but are looking for someone to blame. Here are some key points to understand what's happening.
Ballroom culture is strengthening as a space of resistance and chosen family. In Mexico, the ballroom scene is breaking away from "the gringo" and transforming into a community for lesbians, transmasculine people, and non-binary individuals.
The verdict in the transphobic murder of Nicol Ruiz in La Plata strengthens the path opened by the trials for Diana Sacayán and Tehuel de la Torre. Lawyers and activists explain its relevance and also the crucial contribution of organizations to incorporating a gender and diversity perspective into the justice system.
The United States' intervention in Venezuela demands a broad perspective on sovereignty and autonomy. The role of LGBT organizations. Opinions shared by Siobhan Guerrero, Raúl Caporal, and other voices from diverse and feminist movements.
Mexico faces an opportunity to transform its migration policy and embrace diversity. Community-based care practices exist where dissident groups have demonstrated that migration is not a security issue but rather a driver of human development, writes Raúl Caporal from Casa Frida, a shelter for LGBT+ people.
The holiday season can be a difficult time for LGBT+ people. Here are some resources to help us all stay safe and healthy.
Legislative advances on LGBT rights are slow to arrive. Meanwhile, crimes against these communities continue. The international context.
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