Articles by Guillermo Whpei
Opinion columns by Guillermo Whpei on human rights, democracy and international affairs, published on the website of Fundación para la Democracia.
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Enforced disappearances in Mexico under UN scrutiny as a possible crime against humanity
A United Nations committee warned of systematic patterns in the country and called for international support to strengthen search and investigation ef…
Misogyny in Brazil reaches Congress with tougher penalties and political controversy
With 67 votes in favor, the Senate approved a bill classifying misogyny as a serious crime. The debate now moves to the Chamber of Deputies amid polit…
Indigenous languages in Latin America and the Caribbean gain momentum with public policies and regional agreements
The launch of new national programs and regional agreements strengthens the defense of Indigenous languages. Community participation and international…
The IOC restricts participation in the women’s category, exposing tensions in global sport
Starting in 2028, the Olympic body will apply a sex test to determine eligibility for the women’s category. The decision excludes trans women and most…
Human Rights Watch reports lethal drone strikes and possible extrajudicial executions in Haiti
A report by the international organization warns that security forces and private contractors carried out drone strikes in densely populated urban are…
Nicaraguan government accused of financing repression and committing crimes against humanity
A report by United Nations experts and more than 20 humanitarian organizations warned of a systematic pattern of human rights violations financed with…
UN warns of persistent violence against social leaders in Colombia
Although the government has implemented some measures, the United Nations notes that without a comprehensive and sustained strategy, violence against …
Warnings over precarious work and lack of social protection on digital platforms
The growth of the platform economy has created new income opportunities around the world, but it also poses challenges related to social security, inc…
International Day to Combat Islamophobia
The UN warns of rising anti-Muslim hatred The day established by the United Nations seeks to promote interreligious dialogue and tolerance in the face…
Ecuador under UN review over allegations of enforced disappearances
The Committee on Enforced Disappearances examined the situation in the Latin American country in Geneva, while human rights organizations warn of the …
International criticism over press freedom in Hong Kong reignites
The case of the Apple Daily businessman and publisher has become one of the symbols of the global debate on human rights, press freedom and the reach …
Human Rights body questions Brazil's security model after “Operation Containment” in Rio de Janeiro
The regional body warned of patterns of institutional violence, obstacles to access to justice and possible violations of the right to life in high-ri…
The UN and European Union warnings over the offensive in Iran
The United Nations and European governments questioned the legality of the attacks on the Persian nation, called for restraint and warned of the risk …
World Wildlife Day 2026: medicinal plants at the center of the environmental and health debate
Recent evidence confirms that the diversity of medicinal plants is deeply linked to human history. However, their survival in the wild faces unprecede…
Latin America reduces hunger but faces a sharp rise in obesity
The 2025 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition highlights progress in the fight against hunger but calls for stronger comprehensive policie…
International investigation warns of signs of genocide against communities in Sudan
An independent international mission backed by the United Nations documented ethnic killings, sexual violence and enforced disappearances attributed t…
Amnesty International denounces the criminalization of Pride in Hungary
The organization demands that charges be dropped against Géza Buzás-Hábel, organizer of the 2025 Pécs Pride march, and warns that the case represents …
A multibillion-dollar business sustained by trafficking and abuse in Southeast Asia
The criminal network moves billions of dollars a year and operates through organized structures that include money laundering and the use of cryptocur…
Venezuela's Amnesty Law reopens the debate on sanctions in the European Union
Spain's Foreign Minister announced that he will formally request the lifting of the restrictive measures following the approval of a law to free polit…
Roblox under scrutiny over reports of grooming on online gaming platforms
The growth of gaming platforms with massive social interaction reopens the debate on digital safety, age controls and corporate responsibility in prot…
European migration policy: green light for deportations and limits on asylum
By a wide majority, MEPs backed policies that facilitate fast-track rejections and offshore centers. The debate comes amid electoral gains by anti-imm…
Concern over Venezuela's amnesty law and its impact on political detainees
The international community is closely following the law, while organizations denounce exclusions and risks in its implementation. Venezuela is changi…
Only one in four news sources worldwide are women
Data from the Global Media Monitoring Project show setbacks in the inclusion of women's voices and in the coverage of gender-based violence. A new ind…
Femicides in Brazil reach their highest level since 2015
National and international reports warn that gender-based violence against women remains among the most widespread human rights violations in the coun…
Argentine social entrepreneur, the son of a family of Palestinian immigrants, internationally recognized for his commitment to human rights, the promotion of a culture of peace and the fight against modern slavery.