Latin America and Caribbean: Protests, elections, World Cup events in photos
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A photo gallery curated by photojournalist Marco Ugarte, based in Mexico City, captures top events from Latin America and the Caribbean for the period of May 29 to June 5, 2026. The images show thousands protesting femicide in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and seniors calling for better health and pension conditions in Caracas, Venezuela. 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, while Peruvians prepared for a runoff. Mexico was also gearing up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What’s reported
The photo gallery covers events from May 29 to June 5, 2026.
Thousands protested femicide in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Seniors called for better health and pension conditions in Caracas, Venezuela.
Teachers demanded higher pay in Mexico City.
Students in Chile clashed with police during protests against proposed education budget cuts.
Colombians voted in the first round of a presidential election.
Peruvians prepared for a runoff election.
Mexico was preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The gallery was curated by photojournalist Marco Ugarte, based in Mexico City.
Key figures
Marco Ugarte, photojournalist based in Mexico City
Sources: abcnews.com
