{"id":45909,"date":"2019-11-30T03:10:24","date_gmt":"2019-11-30T03:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=45909"},"modified":"2019-11-30T03:10:24","modified_gmt":"2019-11-30T03:10:24","slug":"latin-america-on-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/politics-social-justice\/latin-america-on-fire","title":{"rendered":"Latin America is on fire and the Cardiff Latin Americans want you to know why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social, environmental, economic; there are many reasons behind the mass protests in Latin America. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"951\" height=\"536\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile.jpg\" alt=\"Burning trolley\" class=\"wp-image-45974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile.jpg 951w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"951\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile.jpg\" alt=\"Burning trolley\" class=\"wp-image-45974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile.jpg 951w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Fireinchile-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Socio-economic and political controversies in Latin American countries have led to mass public demonstrations. Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ruben-miranda\/\">Ruben Miranda Dellarossa<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff University students from Latin American countries feel there is a need for&nbsp;clarity of information,&nbsp;considering&nbsp;the many&nbsp;protests occurring&nbsp;throughout the region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"367\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Latamsoc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Latamsoc.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Latamsoc-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Latamsoc-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Latamsoc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Latamsoc.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Latamsoc-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Latamsoc-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The executive of the Latin American Society decided to plan a discussion led by people from affected countries to inform the public on happenings in their home countries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few years there have been a series of unrelated&nbsp;demonstrations&nbsp;in different Latin American&nbsp;countries&nbsp;stemming from various social, economic and political issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cardiff University Latin American Society&nbsp;therefore decided to execute an information session where the background of these conflicts could be explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/latamaudience.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/latamaudience.jpg 651w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/latamaudience-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/latamaudience-500x280.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/latamaudience.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/latamaudience.jpg 651w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/latamaudience-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/latamaudience-500x280.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The discussion was attended by persons from many origins, including Latin American countries. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlos, 27, president of the Latin American Society said, \u201cIt\u2019s a way to give people some factual information, to clarify what\u2019s happening in the region.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natives from&nbsp;five&nbsp;different countries spoke about the nature of the conflicts happening back home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/chileeye.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/chileeye.jpg 651w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/chileeye-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/chileeye-500x280.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/chileeye.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/chileeye.jpg 651w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/chileeye-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/chileeye-500x280.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>So far, 222 people have been blinded in the 2019 Chilean protests as the police are aiming their pellets at the protesters\u2019 eyes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cameramemories\/\">cameramemories<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Protests started 46 days ago following an increase in public transport fares.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to Ivana, 25 and Hugo, 32, there is more to the unrest which can be put down to dissatisfaction with wealth inequality in Chile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matters escalated when on the second day of the protests a curfew was imposed and state of emergency declared by the president of Chile,&nbsp;Sebasti\u00e1n&nbsp;Pi\u00f1era, leading to fights between civilians and armed forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost 30 people have died so far with many 1000s more suffering injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venezuela<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/venezuelarefugees.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/venezuelarefugees.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/venezuelarefugees-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/venezuelarefugees-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/venezuelarefugees.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/venezuelarefugees.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/venezuelarefugees-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/venezuelarefugees-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Venezuelan refugees trying to earn an income in Colombia by selling crafts made out of now worthless to them Venezuelan money. Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/regnatarajan\/\">Reg Natarajan<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Venezuela is facing a macroeconomic collapse on a scale that has never been seen before in any other country.&nbsp;Within six years, 67% of Venezuela\u2019s GDP has been lost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Jesus, 33,&nbsp;this is not due to the fall in oil prices as reported by officials but rather the struggle for power within the government leading to instability.&nbsp; Since 2014, 276 Venezuelans have died in anti-government protests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venezuela is also facing a migration crisis with many citizens fleeing the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/amazonfire.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/amazonfire.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/amazonfire-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/amazonfire-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/amazonfire.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/amazonfire.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/amazonfire-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/amazonfire-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Many species in the Amazon have not yet been recorded and there is a worry that there will be significant biodiversity loss&nbsp;following the 2019 forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon. Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/midianinja\/\">M\u00eddia NINJA<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Different sectors are protesting social and environmental crises occurring in Brazil.&nbsp;The Amazon, which is the largest&nbsp;rainforest&nbsp;in the world has seen an increase in fires in 2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eduardo, 20 and Joelle, 18 said that the fires are a consequence of continued&nbsp;illegal&nbsp;deforestation in Brazil.&nbsp;NGOs have also been accused of starting the fires to raise awareness.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Brazil, there has also been a massive oil spill of unknown origin which is affecting locals who depend on the coast for their&nbsp;livelihoods. The government of Brazil has so far not done much, leading untrained citizens to try to get rid of the toxic oil themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ecuador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2019_Ecuadorian_protests_-_9_October_march.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2019_Ecuadorian_protests_-_9_October_march.jpg 649w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2019_Ecuadorian_protests_-_9_October_march-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2019_Ecuadorian_protests_-_9_October_march-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2019_Ecuadorian_protests_-_9_October_march.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2019_Ecuadorian_protests_-_9_October_march.jpg 649w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2019_Ecuadorian_protests_-_9_October_march-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2019_Ecuadorian_protests_-_9_October_march-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>During the protests which lasted 11 days, 1000s were injured and eight people died.&nbsp;&nbsp;Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:2019_Ecuadorian_protests_-_9_October_march.jpg\">Todo Noticias<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Five weeks ago, angry citizens took to streets to protest current government policies.&nbsp;Andres, 33 and Carlos, 27, said that the political and social instability is threatening democracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dissatisfaction of Ecuadorian citizens has grown over the past two decades.&nbsp;There have been a series of short-term presidents, with one lasting six months and another just two days, due to accusations of corruption and mismanagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recent protests were sparked when an unexpected end to fuel subsidies and cuts to public worker benefits was announced on October 1, resulting in economic losses to citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/mexico.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/mexico.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/mexico-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/mexico-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/mexico.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/mexico.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/mexico-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/mexico-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Mexican citizens have taken to the streets to protest the rise in violence in their country. 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Knight Foundation<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite&nbsp;having the 15<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;largest economy and being the 12<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;highest exporter in the world, Mexico has the lowest average annual income compared to other OECD countries.&nbsp;Mexico also has the second highest income&nbsp;inequality&nbsp;after Chile.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Edith, 28 and Hector, 39,&nbsp;there exists a social disparity between the rich and poor of Mexico which has contributed towards the current unrest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexico has also seen an increase in violence due to&nbsp;tension between cartels and the government after&nbsp;the&nbsp;son of El Chapo&nbsp;Guzm\u00e1n&nbsp;was captured.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latin American students in Cardiff organised a discussion to raise awareness on the issues happening in their countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":412,"featured_media":45974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"coauthors":[649],"class_list":["post-45909","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics-social-justice"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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