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Mexico Votes For Tougher Legislation Against Femicides

Ashley MercadoMarch 9, 2023

by Ashley MercadoMarch 9, 202301478

Femicides continue to rise in Mexico and progress to protect victims and stop the rise is slow but a new law is a step in the right direction. Local legislators in central Puebla state unanimously approved Monzón’s law reform, named after...

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Colombia Protests: What is Happening and How to Help

Virginia IsaadMay 7, 2021May 7, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 7, 2021May 7, 202107515

The uprising in Colombia has gained global attention following the deaths of between 19 and an estimated 37 demonstrators as a result of police violence. This comes after protests that began on April 28 in response to a tax proposal...

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Femicide in Puerto Rico: A History of Violence and Resistance

Raquel ReichardNovember 30, 2020December 9, 2020

by Raquel ReichardNovember 30, 2020December 9, 2020014721

HipLatina partnered with National Geographic in advance of its new show Trafficked featuring the trailblazing female journalist Mariana van Zeller who goes inside the world’s deadliest black markets. In this series on HipLatina, we take a deep dive into femicide and the...

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Sza Blasts CrossFit CEO For Making Offensive George Floyd Comment

Araceli CruzJune 8, 2020July 9, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 8, 2020July 9, 202002995

On June 6, CrossFit founder Greg Glassman replied disrespectfully to a tweet about police brutality, and singer Sza put him on blast. His replied tweet could have gotten lost in the Twitter-sphere, but thanks to Sza’s fast social media action,...

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Latinos Across the Country Show Support for Black Lives Matter

Araceli CruzJune 1, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 1, 2020July 10, 2020019385

It’s been one week since police killed George Floyd, and the protests have not let up. Throughout the weekend, at least 140 cities had demonstrations demanding the end of racism and police brutality. Latinos came out in full force to...

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What is Happening in Chile is a Revolution Not a Protest or a Riot

Yvette MontoyaNovember 22, 2019July 16, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaNovember 22, 2019July 16, 2020020006

Since Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet stepped down 30 years ago, discontent throughout the country has been brewing. On the surface — Chile has one of the most — if not the most stable economies in South America. The value of...

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Here’s What We Know About the Protests In Santiago, Chile

Araceli CruzOctober 21, 2019July 26, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 21, 2019July 26, 202001975

People have continued to protest in the capital city of Santiago, Chile after Chilean President Sebastian Piñera increased the price of metro tickets. However, this uprising is more than just anger over metro tickets, but rather the bigger issue of...