Colombia set to vote on controversial military justice law
Under new law, Colombia's armed forces - which have history of human rights abuses - would be tried for some crimes by military rather than civilian courts, possibly paving way for impunity
Abortion bans put lives at risk and women in prison
In Latin American countries where abortion is banned, women risk unsafe backstreet procedures. When they suffer miscarriage, they are wrongfully jailed for murder.
El Salvador denial of abortion for ill woman ‘irresponsible’-lawyer
The Supreme Court's ruling was not altogether surprising, given that El Salvador is a conservative, patriarchal society where the Roman Catholic Church still wields great influence
Land tenure key to helping urban displaced - experts
Many internally displaced people living in cities do not want to return to their rural homes, and authorities should provide them with better services and let them own the land they live on rather than relocate them.
Compensating war victims - Colombia’s toughest job?
Some 5.5 million Colombians have been displaced, killed or hurt in the conflict, and the government believes personal compensation will help heal the scars of war, as peace talks move ahead in Havana
El Salvador's Supreme Court 'toying' with young mother's life
UN experts say the uncertainty pregnant "Beatriz" faces over the risk to her life is “cruel and inhumane” after a Supreme Court decision over allowing her a potentially life-saving abortion was delayed again
Annulled Guatemala genocide verdict is "slap in the face"
As court turns back clock on trial proceedings against former dictator Rios Montt, historic victory for war victims and for justice is no more, yet hope remains, rights group say
Haiti must act to address housing crisis - Oxfam
Haitian government must do more to tackle severe shortage of housing
Why genocide conviction of Guatemala's former dictator matters
Guatemala is world’s first country to convict former head of state for genocide in its own national court - bolstering rule of law and proving that their former dictators can be brought to justice