Argentina: Chagas – a Silent Killer
One doctor's struggle to halt a deadly disease which affects millions.
SOUTH ATLANTIC: US AND UK CONFRONT SHIFTING SANDS
From the Caribbean to the Antarctic new political and military alliances challenge the NATO paradigm.
Argentina lagging on the climate and environment
Even though its carbon emissions are comparable with those of most European countries, Argentina's new climate plan is disappointingly timid.
Five films by Latin American women to see in 2023
Five top films directed by Latin American women, in celebration of International Women's Day. Including The Eternal Memory by Maite Alberdi.
Climate Change Study on Patagonia
You've heard about rich people buying land in Patagonia, acquiring getaways in an expanse seemingly removed from the climate woes of the planet (well, aside from the ozone hole right over it).
Buenos Aires – Stop the towers!
The traditional middle class neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires are being threatened by speculative development of high-rise buildings. The local communities have fought back with some success.
BULLETIN 29 December 2009
Argentina: First gay wedding in Latin America ♦ Venezuela: Chávez accuses Colombia of linking him with rebels ♦ Chile to hand over report on “espionage” in Peru ♦ Bolivia ends the year without new investment ♦ Brazil
Argentina — the use of the land
In a hard-hitting article, two Argentine analysts criticise the government's land policies, with their emphasis on exports, mining, and oil and gas exploitation (including fracking). Indigenous resistance has led to 12 deaths in the past three years.
Argentina: police caught bang to rights
Government reacts promptly, after social media foiled an attempt by police to frame participant in labour protest.
Argentina: Clueless on Calle Pasteur
The Argentine government is proposing a complete overhaul of its intelligence services. But we are no closer to discovering who (if anyone) killed prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who was leading the investigation into the 1994 AMIA bombing.