Gender

The governors of Chocó and Valle del Cauca stated at a summit that territories receive more responsibilities without the resources needed to carry them out.

11 июня 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Turning Point USA hosted its first annual women’s leadership summit in a San Antonio hotel ballroom after the death of cofounder Charlie Kirk last year. About 2,000 attendees heard speakers reframe messages on marriage, faith and feminism. Protests occurred outside the event.

Women's political participation in Latin America and the Caribbean has grown over the past 25 years, yet it faces rising discrimination and violence amplified by cyberspace. A UNDP report notes that, despite gains like 36.5% of congressional seats held by women in 2024, digital violence intimidates and discredits female leaders. These attacks, including cyberstalking and deepfakes, discourage involvement and reinforce inequalities.

11 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Gabriela Representative Sarah Elago has filed a disbarment complaint against a lawyer for alleged misogynistic remarks against her. This raises questions about whether lawyers can lose their license for such language. In 2023, the Supreme Court disbarred lawyer Larry Gadon for his sexist and abusive statements.

A feminist group linked to River Plate issued an official statement opposing the possible signing of Colombian forward Sebastián Villa. The organization argues that the player's judicial background for gender violence contradicts the club's values. The message states that this situation causes embarrassment.

4 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Colombia's Attorney General's Office has upheld the dismissal and 10-year ban on police officer José Daniel Díaz Domínguez for harassing an auxiliary with acts including sexual violence in Tocancipá, Cundinamarca.