CASA Latin American Theatre Festival
Posts and reviews from the eighth year of the CASA Latin American Theatre Festival, London
Brazil — how long for Dilma?
Increasingly abandoned by her old left-wing allies and viciously attacked by the right, President Dilma Rousseff looks increasingly lonely. Impeachment has become a real possibility.
Sinister use of social media
The use by the police of social media to coordinate revenge killings may explain the increase in police-related homicides in Brazil in recent months.
Brazil — growing concern over Tapajós river dams
While the press is talking about the impact of the dams on the indigenous communities downstream whose land will be flooded, little is being said about the upstream communities who also have a lot to lose.
Brazil — rural conflict growing
Though the media in Brazil pays little attention to it, rural violence against indigenous and landless workers is on the increase.
Brazil — from euphoria to despair
LAB launches the first of its new series of Special Reports -- a critical look at the the decade of rule by the Workers' Party (PT) in Brazil. Reviewers seem to like it. Look at what they have to say.
Brazil under the PT — where did it go wrong?
To celebrate the publication of its new book on Brazil, LAB asked several experts to give us their views on the cause of the Brazilian crisis. Their explanations are surprisingly different -- and contradictory. Join the debate and add your comment.
Cochabamba Declaration
The Cochabamba Declaration mobilises scientists and indigenous experts concerning the preservation of rock art and indigenous sacred places in South America
Paraguay — growing inequality*
June 22 marks the third anniversary of the overthrow of Fernando Lugo, the president who seemed to offer new hope to the country. What has changed over these years?
Brazil – serious setback on children’s rights looms
The Brazilian Congress, now dominated by the right, may soon vote to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16.