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Mexican journalists create Change.org petition to ask new government for help in protecting them from cartel violence

LatinaLista — One of the deadliest occupations in Mexico is that of a journalist. Journalists and media outlets have been under constant mortal attack by drug cartels and corrupt public officials who don’t like the truth exposed. The country is routinely ranked among the top five in the world as being a deadly place to [...]

Ana Bella Estévez pioneers a new approach in Spain and Latin America to combat domestic violence

LatinaLista — It is reported that 10 percent of Spain’s women are victims of domestic violence. Ana Bella Estévez was part of that sad statistic after suffering physical and emotional abuse from her husband for 11 years until she finally fled her home with her four children. When she left, Anna Bella quickly realized that [...]

Colombia celebrates Holy Week

By Hannah Mead Colombia Reports For Colombia’s predominantly Catholic population, the Holy Week is the most important celebration of the year and many processions and religious ceremonies take place all over the country. While some of us associate this time of year with chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny, holy week is a far more [...]

Young Women Make Political Demands in Mexico’s Biennial Lesbian March

By Mayela Sanchez Global Press Institute Young women accounted for the majority of participants in the sixth lesbian march in Mexico City last weekend. As many as 7,000 people attended this year’s gathering. Distinct from the festive annual gay pride march, this event enables lesbians to tackle political issues affecting them, such as violence against [...]

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