
Book Review: Conquistadores: A New History
Fernando Cervantes’ detailed examination of history allows for a timely reframing of Columbus’ conquest.

Film Review: Eduardo & Mônica
René Sampaio directs an unlikely love story inspired by the lyrics of late composer Renato Russo.

A Year of Change on the Paraná River
Islanders in Argentina’s Paraná Delta fight to keep local traditions alive amid environmental and public health emergencies.

Q&A: A Guatemalan Farmer Battles Climate Change
Enrique Samayoa is confronting the effects of climate change with traditional farming practices.

Book Review: Red Ants
Pergentino José’s first short story collection celebrates Zapotec culture, while underscoring the threats it faces.

How Transnational Crime Is Mutating in the Age of COVID-19 in Latin America
An overview of the region’s challenges, and what governments can do about them.

Una amenaza que no puede ser abordada por separado
Combatir al crimen organizado requiere de la cooperación entre los países del hemisferio.

When Politics and Crime Collided in Peru
The rise and fall of a powerful governor allegedly shows the influence of criminal groups.

Uma ameaça que não pode ser combatida de forma isolada
O combate ao crime organizado requer cooperação entre todos os países do hemisfério.

Q&A: Brazil’s Pioneering Fight Against Gang Money Laundering
If you want to fight organized crime, defund it.

La Mutación del Crimen Organizado en la Era de COVID-19 en América Latina
Un vistazo a los retos de la región y lo que los gobiernos pueden hacer al respecto

The Threat That Cannot Be Addressed Alone
Combating organized crime in the Americas requires cooperation among the hemisphere’s countries.

Um vírus em mutação: A pandemia e o crime organizado
Como os grupos do crime organizado estão evoluindo e o que os governos podem fazer para detê-los.

Under Biden, Big Changes on Drugs and Crime Seem Unlikely
A December report could lead to some modifications of U.S. anti-drug policy, but no dramatic steps.

School’s Out in Most of Latin America. Gangs Are Thrilled.
With 97% of Latin American kids out of class, some criminal groups see a bonanza in recruitment.