Last November, the political and social life of Chile was rocked by the publication of an audio conversation between Luis Hermosilla, one of the most powerful lawyers in the country, who had served as an advisor to ministers and politicians during multiple administrations, businessman Daniel Sauer and another attorney. In the audio, the participants discuss
The ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been felt far away from the battlefields, in the supply of agricultural products to other countries, the arrival of refugees and the repatriation of immigrants who fled the war. Parallel to these developments, both Ukraine and Russia have embarked in diplomatic and soft power campaigns to court
Back in early November, Report for the World host newsroom Quinto Elemento Lab published alongside the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP,) and other 40 newsrooms, The NarcoFiles: The New Criminal Order, a project that explored how drug trafficking networks have expanded across the planet, bringing their corruptive influence with them. Corps member Violeta
One of the criticisms the public has of the coverage of disasters is that the media tends to focus on the immediate aftermath of the catastrophe and the spectacle of destruction, forgetting the impact on people’s lives, particularly the poor. And once the news cycle moves to the next pressing issue, reporters leave only to
In early November, the Pakistani government started to round up and deport undocumented Afghan refugees, as part of an immigration crackdown that has drawn criticism from the United Nations and relief agencies. There are approximately 2 million undocumented Afghans in Pakistan, many of whom arrived decades ago and built a life for themselves in the
For migrants trying to reach the United States, the journey through Mexico is the most dangerous part of their trip. From traveling on the top of a speeding train to the bands of thieves and the scammers that prey on the desperation of travelers, migrants face multiple perils. But no threat is more feared than
Matabeleland has long been considered one of the regions most neglected in Zimbabwe, largely due to the Gukurahundi Genocide in the 1980s, and the consequences of the Land Acquisition Act passed in the 1990’s, leaving it underdeveloped and underserved. This unique position has made the region a key player in the August 23 national elections,