Ecuador: RSF condemns violence against at least 55 journalists during national protests

Attacks and censorship across the country The attacks documented by RSF and its partner organisations have been perpetrated both by state forces — including the National Police and the Armed Forces — and by civilian or unidentified actors. In...

The Death Toll Is Rising from Ecuador’s Crackdown on Protesters

At least three people have been killed in Ecuador as the government further ramps up its use of force against Indigenous-led protests triggered in part by crackdowns on environmentalists, according to civil society and human rights groups. Two of...

Uruguay becomes first Latin American nation to legalize euthanasia by parliamentary vote

Last August, Uruguay’s Chamber of Deputies gave preliminary approval to the bill authorizing euthanasia, moving the country closer to its legalization. Wikipedia Uruguay’s Senate has given final approval to a law legalizing euthanasia, five years...

On the 16th Day of the Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Law Enforcement Continues to Work Without Pay to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Pedophiles, Rapists, and Drug Traffickers

WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced the arrest of several worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens convicted of horrendous crimes including rape, sex crimes against children, and intent to distribute...

Uruguay becomes first in Latin America to legalize Euthanasia

Uruguay has legalized euthanasia, becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law that allows terminally ill people to opt for assisted death. The Uruguayan Senate approved the so-called "Dignified Death" bill, which received 20 votes in...

Worship at the Sea of Galilee: Believers unite in prayer at 'King's Harpists, Galilee of the Nations' celebration

King’s Harpists and Galilee of the Nations Celebration, Oct. 5, 2025. (Photo: Screenshot) As the sun began to set over the waters of the Sea of Galilee, the amphitheater at the David’s Harp Hotel in Capernaum was filled with the resonant sounds of...

Over 130 International Organizations Denounce Escalating State Violence in Ecuador and Call for Global Action to Protect Human Rights

Download statement as PDF | Descargar original en español Oakland, CA – More than 130 civil society and human rights organizations from across Latin America and around the world have issued an urgent appeal for an immediate end to repression,...

Uruguay legalizes dignified death bill legalizing euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO, Oct 16: Uruguay on Wednesday legalized euthanasia, becoming one of the first countries in Latin America and among a dozen worldwide to allow assisted suicide. The small South American country has a long history of passing socially...

Casinos could return to Ecuador in 2025 if re-legalisation is approved

It has been 14 years since Ecuador had legal land-based casinos, but a public referendum in November will propose the return of casinos within five-star resorts. Is the market ready? Land-based casinos could be operational in Ecuador within three...

Senate passe euthanasia law

Uruguay’s senate has passed a law decriminalising euthanasia, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives. The move made on Wednesday makes Uruguay...

Uruguay Passes Law Legalizing Euthanasia Under Strict Conditions

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Uruguay made a historic move this Wednesday by passing a law legalizing euthanasia, allowing assisted suicide under certain conditions. The bill, which has been the subject of years of parliamentary debate, was...

Uruguayan Senate Legalizes Euthanasia

People hug in the Uruguayan Senate. X/@LosTiemposBol. October 16, 2025 Hour: 2:45 pm On Wednesday, the “Dignified Death Law” was approved by the Uruguayan Senate, after five years of debate. Twenty out of 31 senators voted in favor, including...

UN Human Rights Office Calls for Investigation Into Deaths of Protesters in Ecuador

Protests in Ecuador. X/ @somosmatear October 16, 2025 Hour: 7:48 am On Wednesday, Jan Jarab, the South America representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), called for an investigation into the...

Quito airport recognised for pioneering biodiversity integration while maintaining safe and efficient air operations

Mariscal Sucre International Airport has transformed part of its land into a wildlife sanctuary, demonstrating how biodiversity and aviation can coexist safely and sustainably. Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) has been awarded...

Uruguay Legalizes Euthanasia, Marking a Historic First in Latin America

5 Montevideo, Uruguay (October 16, 2025) — In a landmark decision, Uruguay has become the first country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia through parliamentary legislation, setting a precedent in a region where the practice has long been...

Uruguay passes Latin America's first law regulating euthanasia

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Following 10 hours of debate, Uruguay legalized euthanasia after Senate approval of the Dignified Death bill. The country took its first step toward legalization when the House of Representatives passed the measure in August. The...

BLS International expands in Latin America to enhance visa service excellence

Image credit - iStock-1169595991BLS International, a leading global technology-enabled provider of visa, consular, and citizen services, has strengthened its presence in Latin America with a series of strategic expansions aimed at enhancing...

Newcastle Pacer Legals for October 16, 2025

No. 101 Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, 2025 4 times PUBLIC NOTICE Let it be known to every one in the United States of America and the Whole World that McClain County, Oklahoma, resident Sandra Michelle Sandwell, from this day August 23, 2025,...

Indigenous and environmental leaders in Ecuador say they are facing state intimidation

Indigenous and environmental leaders in Ecuador say they are facing a wave of state intimidation ahead of a national referendum next month on whether to rewrite the world’s only constitution that recognises the rights of nature. The pressure is...

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasiaMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - Uruguay's senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally...