Human Rights
El Salvador has arrested 2% of its adult population during its gang crackdown
The crackdown on gangs has led to overcrowded prisons, using the country’s military to patrol the streets and the arrest of many innocent individuals
Politics
U.S. bars investment in Chinese AI giant and bans exports to chip maker
The moves come as the Biden administration tightens sanctions against China
Crime
UN report says China's detention of Uighurs may amount to 'crimes against humanity'
China has engaged a systematic detention of the ethno-religious minority group that occupies its peripheral border regions in Central Asia
Crime
UN mission concludes that crimes against humanity were committed in Venezuela
Marta Valiñas claimed that "the situation of impunity must be addressed"
Politics
El Salvador President Bukele seeking re-election, despite being constitutional ban
"Developed countries have re-election," Bukele said
Human Rights
Panama Supreme Court rules against same-sex marriage as a fundamental right
The Court has been considering the issue since 2016 after several same-sex couples married in other countries were trying to get their unions recognized in Panama
Human Rights
United Nations: Nicaragua commits crimes against humanity for political reasons
The investigation, which began working a year ago, specifically names President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo as some of the main perpetrators of the violations
Politics
Republican congressional members outraged over Biden plan to remove Cuba from State Sponsor of Terrorism list
The decision comes just six days before President Biden will relinquish power and President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Jan. 20 and has outraged prominent Republican members of the U.S. Congress
Politics
Sens. Rubio and Scott: U.S. must maintain policy outlawing business with Cuban military, terrorist designation
The senators argued that “delisting companies from the Restricted Entity List or discarding the list entirely amid the Cuban military and intelligence agencies seeking reprisals against Cubans will be seen as rewarding the regime for oppression