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CULTURE

Colombia court upends old Latin America naming tradition

07-11-2019 09:44 Tradition has long had it that children born to families in Latin America receive two last names: That of their father, followed by that of their mother. Now that practice is being challenged in court.

GENDER VIOLENCE

Concern rises after Argentina sees four femicides in just one weekend

16-09-2019 17:08 Campaigners demand action after women were found dead in Neuquén, Chascomus, Santa Fe and Lomas de Zamora in just 48 hours. At least 178 femicides have been recorded in Argentina since the turn of the year.

TENSION IN CAMBIEMOS

Elisa Carrió sets aim on Garavano, calling for minister’s ‘impeachment’

06-10-2018 08:53 Firebrand deputy calls on president to ‘end corruption and impunity forever’ after taking issue with statements from Justice minister.

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Chilean towns to fine men for street harassment of women

01-05-2018 16:48 Two Chilean municipalities have announced they will begin issuing fines to anyone guilty of street harassment of women.