Trinidad and Tobago: A Nation in the Closet
The country is one of seven Caribbean countries that criminalises same sex relationships.
Cuba at a Crossroads
Many citizens appear paralyzed in the face of so many confusing choices.
Cold Welcome for Venezuelans in Trinidad
Migrants who leave their troubled country face more problems on the Caribbean island.
Having a Kick Around in the Caribbean
Despite massive investment, football is yet to truly take off in the region.
Cuban Migrants Live in Limbo
Hundreds living in Trinidad and Tobago face an uncertain future.
Cuba's New Generation of Independent Women Journalists
Writers are making the most of online opportunities.
Cuban Journalists Call for New Approach
Locals note gradual move away from highly politicised dissent towards more professional standards.
Cuba: The Female Boxer Fighting for Recognition
It’s too late for the 2016 Olympics, but hope remains that the sport will be officially accepted.
Cuba: Last Chance to Leave for US
Washington-Havana détente means many are worried time is running out to seek a new life.
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Global Voices: Latin America & the Caribbean
Highlights from IWPR’s Consortium to Support Independent Journalism in Latin America (CAPIR).
An investigation by ContraCorriente, one of the investigative units IWPR supports in Honduras, revealed abuses including robbery, torture and kidnappings allegedly inflicted on citizens by police officers. The investigation also addressed how the state of emergency, in place since 2022, has allowed these abuses to occur with impunity. The authorities deny responsibility, claiming that organised criminal groups are using replica uniforms to pose as police officers.
A transnational publication by the investigative units of Plaza Pública and Criterio media revealed the huge extent of Asian cigarette smuggling in northern Central America. In addition to the health problems and millions of dollars lost to tax evasion, this also finances organised crime trafficking of drugs, weapons and humans. The investigation highlighted the failure of institutional efforts to stop this problem, aggravated by the complicity of officials who help falsify documents.
A story by the IWPR beneficiaries Guardiana and La Nube media outlets revealed the unauthorised sale of "medical preparations" to treat mental illnesses such as depression in a market in Cochabamba, one of Bolivia's largest cities. The story showed how products were marketed without information about their ingredients, including unlicensed natural remedies from Peru and Brazil. In response, the Cochabamba department of health announced it would increase the number of police operatives in the market where these products are sold.
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Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.