Why the end of Title 42 in the U.S. does little to solve South America’s migration crisis
Medellín, Colombia – Title 42, a U.S. public health policy enabling the immediate deportation of individuals seeking asylum in the country, came to an end...
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3 million without a birth certificate: Inside Brazil’s push to issue identification to the homeless
São Paulo Brazil – Last December, with financial problems mounting, José was forced to live on the streets of São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, and...
Brazil’s homeless population tops 200,000 after pandemic economic fallout
São Paulo, Brazil — Strolling through Trianon-Masp Park in the heart of São Paulo’s city center is an experience of contrasts. The lush, green foliage...
The progression of advanced AI: Where do Latin American governments stand?
Medellín, Colombia — Italy became the first government to ban OpenAI from operating in its country due to concerns about how the company and its...
How universities in Latin America are adapting to ChatGPT
Medellín, Colombia — Last November’s arrival of ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools to the mainstream marketplace has upended industries including publishing, design, online search,...
Proposed bill to regulate social media in Brazil raises discussion on freedom of speech and the fight against fake news
São Paulo, Brazil – Backed by the federal government and a majority of Supreme Court judges, a bill that regulates social media will be voted...
Brazil’s government to more closely monitor internet to prevent school violence
São Paulo, Brazil – Following two deadly attacks on schools in 10 days, Brazil’s government created a task force to combat school violence that is...
Mexico’s Supreme Court rules militarization of National Guard unconstitutional days after troops kill family members
Mexico City, Mexico — Mexico’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a bill that would hand over control of the country’s National Guard to the...
Confronting climate change head on in rural Honduras
Comayagua, Honduras — At the end of 2020, Honduras was battered by hurricanes Eta and Iota, one after another. Over 4 million people were affected...
Brazil has been under-reporting the killing of women for 40 years, study shows
São Paulo, Brazil — Homicide rates for women went under-reported in Brazil for 40 years, from 1980 to 2019. During this period, the number of...
