‘It is simply best not to get pregnant’: women left terrified as Haiti’s maternity services collapse
Haitian Midwives Face Nightmare Amid Rising Violence Last week, the worst nightmares of the midwives at Heartline Haiti came true. As they geared up the maternity clinic for the evening, armed fellas laid siege to their neighborhood in eastern Port-au-Prince. They were on a wild rampage, shooting at cops and rival gangs, torching cars, and […]
Save Water: Shower Together! Hey there! Did you know that couples in Bogotá are being asked to shower together? Yep, you heard it right! Water supplies are running low in the Colombian capital, so everyone is pitching in to save water. Last Thursday, many neighborhoods were cut off from the water grid. This drastic step […]
Battling Dengue Fever in Buenos Aires: A Personal Story One balmy autumn day in Buenos Aires, Michelly Natalí Barreto Sánchez, a 22-year-old entrepreneur, found herself in a fix. Running her joint, La Boca, nestled in Villa 31, a bustling slum, she suddenly felt under the weather. As she juggled serving her patrons, a pounding headache […]
Seeking Justice: Argentina’s Verdict on 1994 Bombing A bombshell ruling from Argentina’s highest criminal court has pointed fingers at Iran for the tragic 1994 assault on a Jewish community hub in Buenos Aires, branding it a “crime against humanity” in a move that sets the stage for victims to pursue justice. That monstrous explosion at […]
Trudeau Under Fire Over Election Interference Alright, folks, gather ’round because things are heating up in Canada! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his team are in a bit of hot water. They’re saying they had no clue about a report claiming China “secretly and sneakily” messed with Canada’s 2019 and 2021 federal elections. Now, let’s […]
Behind the Veil of Diplomacy: The Unraveling of a Double Agent In a shocking twist of fate, Manuel Rocha, once a prominent US diplomat, now faces a hefty 15-year sentence in a federal penitentiary. His crime? A clandestine dance with Cuba, a betrayal that has left the American foreign service reeling. The courtroom scene was […]
Uncovering Family Secrets: A Personal Journey on Film Exploring a New Wave Essay films and documentaries have taken on a new flavor in recent years. Gone are the days of conventional storytelling; now, it’s all about the experimental, freestyling approach. Think Chris Marker’s Sans Soleil or Agnès Varda’s The Gleaners and I. But what’s got […]
The Sailor Who Sparked a Revolution and Fought Against Injustice Alright, let’s dive into the incredible story of João Cândido Felisberto, a Black Brazilian sailor who led an unforgettable mutiny in 1910. His brave actions helped end brutal punishments in Brazil’s navy. But sadly, his life didn’t have a happy ending. He faced imprisonment, persecution, […]
Discoveries Beneath the Waves: Exploring the Hidden World of the Ocean Diving into the deep blue off the coast of South America revealed a treasure trove of marine marvels. Forget what you thought you knew about the sea – squat lobsters, flashy red sea toads, and mystical deep-sea dragon fish danced before our eyes like […]
Land Returned to Haida Nation: A Victory Long Awaited For ages, the Haida folks have understood that the dense forests and abundant waters of Xhaaidlagha Gwaayaai – known as “the islands at the boundary of the world” – were more than just home; they were life itself. After years of back-and-forth talks, British Columbia finally […]