Latin America Sees Protests, Presidential Elections, and World Cup Preparations
Demonstrations over femicide, pensions, wages, and education funding took place across the region as Colombia held a presidential vote and Mexico readied for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Abc NewsThousands protested femicide in Buenos Aires, Argentina, between May 29 and June 5, 2026. Seniors called for better health and pension conditions in Caracas, Venezuela, during the same period. Teachers demanded higher pay in Mexico City, and students in Chile clashed with police during protests against proposed cuts to the education budget.
Colombians voted in the first round of a presidential election between May 29 and June 5, 2026. Peruvians prepared for a runoff presidential election in the same week. Mexico geared up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of the week of May 29 to June 5, 2026.
The photo gallery covering these events was published on June 5, 2026. It was curated by photojournalist Marco Ugarte, who is based in Mexico City. The gallery is part of AP photography coverage.
