A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Indigenous communities in Colombia on August 12, 2026. Although details are still emerging, local reports emphasize the widespread concern and the possible repercussions for vulnerable groups living in remote regions.

An influential advocacy group, Sisters Inside, condemns the Queensland Government’s plan to reintroduce public drunkenness laws. Citing concerns about past injustices, the group warns that this shift may once again harm vulnerable communities.

Following a commitment from his first term, President Trump’s administration intensifies efforts to address violent crimes against American Indian and Alaska Native people. The Department of Justice is surging resources to investigate thousands of cases, renewing the focus on finding missing indigenous women.