Dominican Republic… The complaints highlight a persistent issue beyond the judicial system. Experts warn that silence, under-registration and institutional limitations keep thousands of children and adolescents exposed to sexual violence. Mariela Pérez Valenzuela The figures are striking and reveal a reality beyond the judicial system, presenting a significant social […]
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Older Latin Americans trapped by family exploitation
Many older Latin Americans arrive in the United Kingdom to visit relatives, only to become trapped in abuse, isolation and dependency. Fear, language barriers and financial hardship prevent many from speaking out about a hidden reality. (The Prisma’s memoirs) . Ramón Alabau . Amanda Silva, former organiser of the community […]
Colombia redefines its political landscape and power
Colombia is starting down a new path. With the change of government underway, officialdom is setting out a turnaround in security and foreign policy, while the defeated forces redefine their role and prepare an opposition built inside and outside congress. Ivette Fernández Abelardo De la Espriella, who calls […]
“Exiled for existing”: LGBTQ+ stories from refugees
The premiere was held at Refugee Festival Scotland during Pride Month 2026. Refugees from a world where being LGBTQ+ can mean a prison sentence or even death are telling their story in a powerful new film. Susan Press/Co-op News Media Co-op, an award-winning Glasgow-based workers co-operative, has released […]
The first stop after an immigration arrest: a nightmare
All were asked the same question: “Documents?” And their lives were turned upside down. Uncertainty and fear of being deported at any time, this is what awaits immigrants who do not have the necessary residence credentials to live in the UK. And the first stop is their worst nightmare.
















