This past March 3 marked the ninth anniversary of the assassination of Berta Cáceres, one of Latin America's most courageous human rights defenders. Her life, defined by a relentless defence of justice, continues to serve as a beacon of resistance against the violence faced by environmental defenders. Talking about Berta today is more urgent than ever, as Latin America continues to be the most dangerous region for environmental activists and indigenous rights defenders. In this context, Berta's story is not only about the struggle for nature conservation but also about the dignity of the people who have long cared for it.
Salsa: A Story of Migration
Songs from Willie Colón’s El Gran Varón (1989) to Bad Bunny’s NUEVAYoL (2025) have played a significant role in the lives of many Latinos. They are a representation of a diverse history and culture. These songs, backed up by trumpets and timbales, manage to transgress differences in generations and nationalities, which is often a difficult task.
Vanished without a trace: The Crisis of Forced Disappearances in Ecuador
Ecuador is facing an unprecedented security crisis, reflected not only in the rise of homicides and acts of violence but also in the alarming increase of missing persons. Only in 2023, 6,874 disappearances were reported in the country, of which 394 ended with the discovery of the victims' lifeless bodies. By the end of 2024, 828 cases remained under investigation, nearly 100 more than the previous year, according to the Ministry of the Interior's database.
María Barea’s ‘Antuca’: The Invisible Struggles of Peruvian Domestic Workers
Peruvian filmmaker María Barea arrived in Madrid on June 14 to present her film Antuca at the inauguration of the Peruvian Film Festival in Madrid. Before coming to Madrid, she visited London — where they screened Antuca and Porque quería estudiar at the Barbican, and Miss Universo en el Perú at King’s College London, in an event organised by the Anti-Colonial Film Club thanks to a grant from the Film Studies department — Lisbon, and Catalonia, where she also presented her work and participated in discussions.
The Silent Struggle of Santa Catalina: Life Without Power in Venezuela
Have you ever experienced a blackout? And if you have, how long has it usually lasted? Maybe a few minutes? An hour?
Well, for a small town in Venezuela, this has been the reality for seven years. Santa Catalina is a small river side town with a population of around 1,500 citizens, located in the northeastern state of Delta Amacuro in Venezuela. In 2017, the lives of the people changed, as the town lost its access to electricity and clean water.
Gentrification or Growth: Unpacking the Digital Nomad Dilemma in Latin America
The rise of digital nomadism in Latin America has turned cities like Medellín into tourist hotspots, but this growth often leads to gentrification, displacing local residents, and eroding cultural identities. While tourism boosts economies, it frequently fails to benefit disadvantaged communities. This article examines the urgent need for policies that ensure equitable distribution of tourism's financial gains, emphasizing the importance of preserving local culture and community well-being in the face of rapid change.
“Time is the secret in a film”: In conversation with Mary Jiménez on Fugue (Fuga)
Fluid dialogues: In conversation with Eduardo Williams on The Human Surge 3
Film critic Blake Simons speaks with Teddy Williams about his work, in particular his latest feature The Human Surge 3. They touch the topics of creating an atypical queer space on screen, Teddy’s experience directing through a VR headset, the future potentialities and current limitations of VR cinema, and his connection and disconnection from the contemporary Argentine cinema scene.
