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Progress on Reducing Latin America’s Femicides Has Stalled
Much can be done to prevent more murders, but only if decision-makers and society as whole are more proactive in tackling this pressing problem.
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Review: A Brazilian Take on Netflix’s “Maid”
The hit series shows Latin American viewers the sorry state of the U.S. social safety net.
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Having Strong Gender Violence Laws Isn’t Enough
Latin America has passed noteworthy laws to protect women. Implementing them has been harder.