Human Rights

Salvadoran women freed from jail after being sentenced for suspected abortion

Abortions under any circumstance are banned in El Salvador. Ending a pregnancy or being suspected of it comes with a sentence of up to eight years in jail.

Politics

European Parliament condemns "electoral farce" in Nicaragua

The resolution concluded that holding free elections, restoring the rule of law and ending repression and fear are necessary for any further dialogue between the EU and Nicaragua

Immigration

Guaidó to ask OAS to investigate the death of Venezuelan child migrating to Trinidad and Tobago

A Venezuelan child died after his boat was shot at by the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard

Politics

Russia asks Brazil for international support as its economy crumbles

"As you know, Russia is going through a challenging period of economic and financial turbulence caused by sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies," the Russian minister said

Culture

NYC Democrat running for Congress shows support for anti-Israel boycott movement

Support by progressives for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel (BDS) has alarmed establishment Democrats, who are traditionally aligned with Jewish Americans and Israel

Culture

Gender 'X': U.S. offers a new identity option in passports

U.S. offers a new option for applicants who do not identify as male or female

Human Rights

OLYMPICS MYSTERY: Uyghur ski star breaks custom after Opening Ceremony by dodging reporters

After carrying the torch during the Opening Ceremony, Yilamujiang did not appear before the international press, raising questions as to whether the Uyghur skier was chosen merely for optics and silenced so the state controlled press could control her narrative

Opinion & Reviews

Profile in Courage: Ecuadorians rally behind President Daniel Noboa's war on drug cartels and gangs

The South American nation is fighting against 50,000 cartel and gang members with a police force 58,000 strong

Human Rights

Nicaragua to try 46 jailed opposition members in kangaroo court

Many detained opposition leaders, including seven people who were considered potential candidates to challenge Ortega in the elections, have been imprisoned since May or June

Culture

A growing number of Catholic bishops come out in support of Pelosi's excommunication

“This fundamental moral truth has consequences for Catholics in how they live their lives, especially those entrusted with promoting and protecting the public good of society,” the archbishop wrote