The absence of key countries such as Mexico, Colombia and Brazil at the Shield of the Americas raised questions in Uruguay. Pro-government and opposition legislators debated the meaning of the meeting in Florida and the possible use of armed forces to combat cartels in the region. Uruguayan Senator Daniel […]
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US terrorist classification sparks debate in Brazil
Experts and political sectors are warning that designating major Brazilian criminal organisations as terrorists would broaden the scope for international sanctions and operations. The debate includes possible effects on cooperation against drug trafficking and in the bilateral relationship with the United States. Political, media and academic sectors in Brazil […]
The Strait of Hormuz paralyses global oil flows
The war in Iran is disrupting the global flow of crude oil. The blockade of the world’s main energy corridor causes drastic reduction in production in Iraq and other Gulf countries. With deposits saturating and ships avoiding the area, the markets register strong increases in crude oil and concern about […]
A ‘universal child’ does not exist
Children rights are not fully accepted in the facts. Among the realities of childhood are children’s labour and exploitation, sexual trafficking, homelessness, and forcing them to join military groups, among other abuses. There is still a lot to do for children. What about the children who are close to us? […]
The symbolic violence of social media against Latinas
Research conducted by LAWRS with young Latin American women living in London reveals how sexualised stereotypes circulating on TikTok and Instagram influence identity and self-esteem, and how they lead to eating disorders and make them feel that their participation in public life is delegitimised.
















