Human movements towards Europe, from antiquity to the present, have been driven by war, crisis and structural pressures, challenging the distinction between migrants and refugees while exposing current tensions around pluralism and social cohesion. Steve Latham As thousands of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers cross over from Asia and […]
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Bogota, a city expanding over deep fractures
Bogotá’s urban growth is intertwined with forced displacement, political violence and weak planning, as rapid expansion and memories of natural disasters raise concerns about sustainability and preparedness in the Colombian capital. Armando Orozco Tovar The Earth is an animal that shakes. It is a living being that has […]
From algorithms to real life: stereotypes of Latinas
The Latin American woman as an exoticised object on social media not only shapes digital perception of her, it also conditions her daily life, limits her access to spaces and perpetuates stereotypes rooted in colonialism which still exist today. The Prisma Series“Fetishisation of Latinas in the UK”.
Workplace abuse and exploitation among Latin American migrants
Daily workplace intimidation: bosses and colleagues insult, belittle and exploit Latin American and Spanish migrants in London. Despite high employment rates, most are confined to low-skilled jobs, endure excessive hours, and fear reporting abuses due to the risk of deportation or losing their livelihoods Olga Briasco Many […]
A Cameroonian woman’s battle began when she was detained
After six years living in the UK, she was detained for five and then seven months. This is the story of a Cameroonian woman who saw people die in detention and gave her account to us. (The Prisma’s Memoirs) Marcos Ortiz F. She asks for anonymity to tell a […]
















