Nick Caistor
Mexico: The film director and the president
Alfonso Cuarón questions President Peña Nieto about government plans to reform the oil and gas industry.
Cuba: Ice-picks and rum
Cuban writer Leonardo Padura talks about his latest novel, The Man Who Loved Dogs.
Argentina: After Cristina, who’s next?
Candidates are already jockeying for position in the run up to the October 2015 presidential elections. As a new political era beckons, LAB looks at the leading challengers.
Argentina: a universal model for human rights?
On the anniversary of the 24th March 1976 military coup, the minister of justice and human rights claims that Kirchnerismo has converted Argentina's shame into international respect.
Argentina: the view from the terraces
Argentina goes to the World Cup in Brazil with high hopes of winning for a third time. But as Daniel Schweimler reports for LAB from Buenos Aires, the 'beautiful game' has turned ugly in one of its heartlands.
Honduras: the never-ending struggle
An interview with Honduran journalist Dina Meza as she presents the PEN International Report on 'Honduras: Journalism in the shadow of Impunity'.
Haiti: Baby Doc- to try or not to try?
The Appeals Court in Haiti has overturned an earlier ruling and decided that former ruler Jean-Claude Duvalier can stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity: but will the Martelly government accept the challenge?
Haiti: human rights activists in the line of fire
The recent killings of a leading activist and his wife are part of a worsening human rights situation in Haiti.
Chile: women challenging stereotypes
As Michelle Bachelet embarks on her second presidential term in March 2014, other Chilean women are occupying positions of power.
MEXICO: VIGILANTES — FRIEND OR FOE?
Self-defence units are springing up all over Mexico.The Peña Nieto government has signed a pact legalizing many of them, but will it be able to control their activities?
