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Photo Essay: Ríos Montt Genocide Trial
Tue May 21, 2013
Former Guatemalan head of state Jose Efrain Rios Montt, who ruled Guatemala from March 1982 to August 1983, was sentenced to 80 years' imprisonment for genocide and crimes against humanity by a Guatemalann court. This case is the first in world history.
Amazon: deforestation hits hydropower
Thu May 16, 2013
Reduced rainfall as a result of deforestation will hit output of hydroelectric power stations, warns The New York Times
Guatemala: Appeal on behalf of anti-mine protestors
Wed May 15, 2013
Communities close to a Canadian-owned mine have been placed under virtual military rule.
Brazil -- indians harness the wind
Wed May 15, 2013
While Brazil’s Government tends to favour a one-size-fits-all approach to energy provision, an indigenous group in the far north has come up with its own more sustainable solution.
Costa Rican Pineapple Workers Reinstated
Tue May 14, 2013
Five years after being fired from the giant Piña Frut pineapple farm, two workers return to work after successful action by their union, SITRAP.
Ecuador Is protest deterring the oil companies from making bids
Tue May 14, 2013
Limited interest by oil companies in bidding for new contracts suggests international opposition is having some effect.
Belize: Contractor Bulldozes Mayan Temple Noh Mul
Tue May 14, 2013
A major Mayan Monument at Orange Walk District, near the northern district boundary, has been bulldozed for roadfill aggregate. Noh Mul Temple – or at least a large part of it – is no more.
Galeano's Children of the Days: A Calendar of Human History
Tue May 14, 2013
A new book by Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano illustrates human potential through poems, tales, histories and observation.
Mother’s Day in Mexico: A Day of Grief and Indignation
Tue May 14, 2013
Mothers of victims of forced disappearances celebrate the most important family holiday in Mexico with grief and a dignified rage.
El Salvador: urgent appeal
Fri May 10, 2013
LAB partner CAWN (Central America Women's Network) is appealing for support in a petition to the government of El Salvador to allow doctors to save a women's life through permitting an abortion
Honduras: Terror in the Aguán
Tue May 7, 2013
Honduran military claims that clandestine groups are carrying out military training are used to justify further repression.
Mexico: Airport Threatens Farmworkers Again
Tue May 7, 2013
After halting the project a decade ago, the people of San Salvador Atenco are organising to combat new, and worse plans for an airport on their land.
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