Latin America

The work of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Latin America addresses regional challenges such as ecological sustainability, democratic participation, and gender equality. The goal is to make a significant and effective contribution to the consolidation of democratic and sustainable societies. More about the work of our Latin America department and our country offices can be found on this page.

Here you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on Latin America.

Recent Articles on Latin America

Photo: Two people walk along a narrow path in a lush, tropical landscape with tall palm trees. The sky is partly cloudy.

CrowdStrike and Microsoft: What can we learn about what no one is willing to question?

Commentary

In the early morning of July 19th, 2024, an immense IT failure caused damage around the world, with repercussions that will be felt for months, resulting in, according to some specialists, the greatest cybernetic interruption in history.

What connects the Heinrich Böll Foundation to the G20?

Commentary

The Heinrich Böll Foundation's office in Brazil is especially following the Civil Society engagement groups, the C20 (Civil Society 20) and the T20 (Think Tanks 20) of organizations discussing digital rights.

By Regine Schönenberg

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Thematic Focuses on Latin America

Young Voices Latin America

Photo series: The Cruzada São Sebastião in Rio de Janeiro

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Publications on Latin America

Titelblatt eines Berichts über geschlechtsspezifische Online-Gewalt gegen Umwelt- und Menschenrechtsaktivist*innen in Lateinamerika.

Online Gender-Based Violence against Women* Environmental and Human Rights Defenders in Latin America

Report

In 2023, the organization Global Witness registered the killing of 196 environmental defenders, clarifying that this staggering figure could be even “higher”. This report investigates online gender-based violence faced by women environmental defenders (WEDs) in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Cover des Magazins "ideas verdes": Auf dem Bild eine Wand mit Graffity

Causa Justa: A Movement for Reproductive Freedom and Autonomy

Colombia emerges as a leader in advances regarding the right to abortion in Latin America. This historic achievement is the result of the Causa Justa (Just Cause) movement. In this magazine, members of Causa Justa share strategies, achievements, and lessons learned.

Cover: TRANSFEMINISMOS EN - AMÉRICA LATINA - RESUMEN DE HALLAZGOS

Transfeminism in Latin America

Study

Die Organisation Sentiido liefert mit ihrem Bericht eine explorative Bestandsaufnahme einiger Initiativen, Führungspersönlichkeiten und Organisationen in Lateinamerika sowie Informationen über die wichtigsten Schnittpunkte, Aktionsbereiche und Herausforderungen, denen sich der lateinamerikanische Transfeminismus gegenübersieht.

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