Inter-American Development Bank should withdraw Guatemala dam funding - rights groups
Complaint alleges that construction of the Pojom II and San Andres hydroelectric dams has polluted water sources for hundreds of indigenous Mayans
Colombian authorities bust child sex trafficking ring in tourist city
Charges include recruiting and selling girls aged 14 to 17 into the sex trade in Cartagena and abroad, and forcing them to have sex with locals and tourists
Hacking human trafficking: young Colombians develop apps to fight the crime
A range of mobile apps have been developed in recent years that allow authorities to identify trafficking victims more quickly and easily
Colombia shatters glass ceiling with gender-equal cabinet
Colombia is to get its first female interior minister with women heading other key ministries including justice and energy
Young Latin Americans see violence against women as normal - survey
Domestic violence is largely viewed as a private problem that should be dealt with behind closed doors
Almost 4 land activists killed per week in deadliest year on record - campaigners
In 22 countries surveyed at least 207 activists were killed, making 2017 the deadliest year
Argentina raises hopes with $300 allowance for orphans of femicide
One woman is killed every 30 hours in Argentina, campaigners say, leaving many children orphaned.
Guatemala's orphanage children caged, abused - report
Children found with shaved heads and tied to wheelchairs or metal railings.
Locals face long delays but companies win land rights with ease - report
The lack of legal claim to property means communities worldwide are being pushed out by large companies
Outgoing Colombian president calls for end to mounting violence against activists
Activists working on human rights and land rights, along with Afro-Colombian and indigenous people, are most at risk