‘As long as the problems of the poor are not resolved, the world’s problems will not be resolved,’ he said. On Friday, Pope Francis invited social movements and organizations to continue fighting to change the reality of the most vulnerable people during his speech at the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the first World […]

The reform of the elderly protection system unleashed the conspiratorial pretensions of traditional right-wing elites. On Thursday, the Central Workers’ Union (CUT) called on Colombians to take to the streets to reaffirm their support for President Gustavo Petro in response to a possible coup attempt by far-right forces. RELATED: Ecuadorian Police Seizes 160 Kg of […]

Currently, only 1 out of 8 women have the right to a pension. On Tuesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro enacted the pension system reform that will come into effect next year and will gradually expand pension coverage in the country from 24 to 87 percent. RELATED: Colombia Warns of Paramilitary Recruitment of Children in Cauca […]

On Tuesday, the Colombian Senate approved in a second debate the pension reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro. RELATED:  Colombian Government and ELN Agree To Meet in Caracas The decision was made with 49 votes in favor and four against. Now the project will move to the House of Representatives before becoming law. “Yes, it […]

Since Wednesday, Brazilian landless women have been holding various demonstrations and meetings regarding March 8th, the International Day of Women’s Struggle. RELATED: Brazil: Mining Company Could Not Prevent Burial of Chief Merong “We will fight for our bodies and territories!” is the motto that the Landless Workers Movement (MST) has been using to call on […]