Women in traditional dress ride their horses in synch, performing a routine set to music. The sport has deep roots in Mexican culture – and has helped Pimienta feel connected to her ancestry.

A growing number of Latin American women are choosing not to give birth in a radical departure from the traditional family roles that have long dominated in the region.

Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico's first woman president on Tuesday, vowing to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for ...