Protests last week in Buenos Aires against pension and welfare reforms were met with a violent police response – reflecting a government rhetoric that seeks to criminalise protesters.
Latin America’s human rights record has been challenged by the accelerated growth of the extractive industries in the region over the past few decades.
Conflicts and resistances involving territories and natural resources have been increasing in Latin America in recent years. Where and how are these conflicts taking place, and who is most affected?
Demonstrations by local communities against the MMG Las Bambas mine have been met by police repression, highlighting a state that prioritises commercial interests over human rights. Español
