Russell White
Brazil: Pixacao Sao Paulo’s Urban Calligraphy
Brutal repression and commercial bids to co-opt them have failed. The pixadores --the city's graphic rap-artists- fight to maintain their transgressive art of tagging walls and buildings.
Grand Nicaragua Canal: 6- Another nail in the coffin of the...
Nicaragua’s Grand Canal project continues to be delayed amid news that Wang has lost 85 percent of his fortune. The canal seems ever more to be a mirage. Russell White investigates.
Argentina: Buenos Aires – Street Art Capital of South America?
Urban street art is now an established feature of Argentina's capital, adding plenty of colour to many of the city's neighbourhoods . Russell White explores.
Nicaragua’s Grand Canal: 5 — The Geopolitics of the Canal
In the last of the series, Russell White looks at the geo-strategic implications of the Nicaraguan Canal and wonders why the United States has not been more vocal.
Haiti: Duvalier is Dead, Duvalierism Lives On
The death of Baby Doc may deprive his victims of justice --they can expect little support from President Michel Martelly.
Haiti: Tourism on the Comeback Trail?
The government launches a new initiative to boost tourism, this time making use of Haiti's rich history. Russell White takes a look.
Haiti: Arresting Aristide
Attempts to arrest former President Aristide are a ticking time bomb for Haiti’s government.
Colombia: Indigenous and Afro-Colombians flee their territory
Thousands are forced to flee as armed groups fight for territory in Chocó.