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Wave Goodbye To Solitude: Privacy in Public Under Threat in Colombia

This piece was written by PI Advocacy Officer Matthew Rice.

Colombia hit by 7.4-magnitude earthquake, sparking evacuations and aftershock concerns

A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday in the Pacific Colombian province of Chocó, where the governor reported damage.

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Plan S and Open Access in Latin America: Interview with Dominique Babini - International Science Council

Open Access publishing is more widespread in Latin America than in any other region of the world, and continues to grow. We sat down with CLACSO’s Open Access Advisor Dominique Babini to find out why.

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Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations

Explore hidden wonders, unusual places, and fascinating stories from around the world.

Buenos Aires - Wikitravel

Buenos Aires (the official name 'is Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires/Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, also called Capital Federal/Federal Capital) is the capital of the Argentine Republic. The name means fair winds, or literally good airs in Spanish. It is one of the largest cities in Latin America, with a lot of cultural offerings, and is the point of departure for traveling to the rest of the country. The inhabitants of Buenos Aires are called porteños, "people from the port", implying that many of the inhabitants are immigrants in some way or another. Buenos Aires is a singular, open, and integrating destination that allows the visitor not only to view the city but also to have an exceptional urban adventure.

Cartographic Memory: Social Movement Activism and the Production of Space

“Cartographic Memory is a creative, important, and well-written book that offers a vital analysis of Latinx activism in Oakland. Juan Herrera’s concept of social movement continuities helps us analyze the range of ways that actors make social change, rather than only focusing on the most radical politics or certain epic moments. Herrera’s book is an outstanding contribution toward building a nuanced and complex understanding of Latinx social movements.” - Victoria Lawson, author of Making Development Geography

The Imperial History Behind the Raid on Venezuela

Peter Beinart interviews scholar Greg Grandin on the history of US intervention in Latin America and what Trump’s new “doctrine” may portend.

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‘I always hear them before I see them’: Drones strike fear in Colombia

Armed groups have taken the conflict to the skies by making greater use of cheap, widely available drone technology.

Reality has a surprising amount of detail

My dad emigrated from Colombia to North America when he was 18 looking looking for a better life. For my brother and I that meant a lot of standing outside in the cold. My dad’s preferred method of improving his lot was improving lots, and my brother and I were “voluntarily” recruited to help working on the buildings we owned.

Underrated Buenos Aires: Cool things to do off the beaten path

Lesser-known and unique things to do in Buenos Aires if you want to explore local neighborhoods and get off the tourist track.

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