Latin America
The fight to protect human rights in Guatemala
‘We won’t be silent‘ — Last month, Congress passed laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community and reproductive rights. Now, activists are fighting to oppose the threats to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Written by: Nicole Garcia Merida
An evocative portrait of Cuba’s agricultural communities
Los campesinos — A new photo book from Richard Sharum documents rural Cuba, shedding light on the often overlooked communities which make up the country’s backbone.
Written by: Huck
Celebrating Latin American photography in NYC
Melrose, Bronx — In New York City’s first edition of Latin American Foto Festival, the South Bronx neighbourhood of Melrose will act as one vast, public gallery, showcasing work from some of Latin America’s most exciting photographers.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Inside the unlikely hip hop scene taking root in Italy
Brothers in the barrios — On the outskirts of Milan, a divided city rife with tension, photographer Roberto Ramirez has uncovered a stigmatised community bonding over the power of rap.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Mala’s journey to the deep roots of ancient Peruvian music
In search of primal rhythms — As a dubstep pioneer and groundbreaking producer, Mala’s new project, Mirrors, connects South London bass culture with the traditional sounds of Peru.
Written by: Alex King
Cebe Loomis takes an analogue adventure across Cuba
My Life In Analogue — In Cebe’s hands, the photograph becomes a way to learn how people live in societies around the world and reveal how their socioeconomic context is reflected through their lives. Here Cebe goes on an analogue adventure across Cuba.
Written by: Alex King
Gilles Peterson documentary explores the pounding rumba beat of Cuba’s dancefloors
Rumba Sessions - La Clave — Musical explorer Gilles Peterson’s search for the perfect beat takes him to Cuba, where rooftop parties and impromptu jam sessions shake to the unmistakeable rhythms of Afro-Cuban rumba.
Written by: Alex King
In Pictures: Freeride skier follows his father’s footsteps through the Bolivian Andes
Lost Gringos — Kiwi skier Sam Smoothy’s late discovery that his father had been a prolific mountain climber sparked a journey of discovery which lead to some of South America’s most spectacular mountain ranges.
Written by: Alex King
Hugo Chavez’s Bolivarian revolution crumbles in Venezuela
Latin America’s progressive ‘pink tide’ is on the way out — Victory for the right wing opposition in Venezuela’s national elections is another defeat for left-leaning populist governments across the continent.
Written by: Alex King
Mimpi Surf/Skate Film Festival
Action sports extravaganza — Brazil’s raddest film festival kicks off this week in Porto Alegre, before heading to Rio.
Written by: HUCK HQ