Occupations carried out by the student movement in Brazil
Brazilian high school student Ana Julia gives a speech about the school occupations in Brazil. "Over the past 24 hours , Brazil has...
Brazil-USA: tensions over Libya
It was historic -- the first black president of the USA meeting Brazil's first woman president -- but the event was soured by the fact that it was precisely then that the announcement was made of the US-led air attack on Libya.
Brazilian Multinationals Come of Age
Despite his background as a militant trade unionist, Lula has strongly promoted 'big business'. Sue Branford explains.
Brazil as a key player
The US is trying to contain Brazil by creating conflicts on its border, argues Uruguayan analyst, Raúl Zibechi.
Brazil: The Débâcle of the PT
The Workers' Party (PT) under President Dilma Rouseff has suffered a devastating blow, which will damage the left for years, argues a leading Brazilian analyst.
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.
Brazil — the slow but relentless death of the PT
The demonstrations sweeping Brazil are sounding the death knell for the Workers' Party (PT) says a leading PT analyst.
Save the rainforest of Alto Purús in Peru
A call for action to help save the rainforest in Peru.
Brazil: huge defeat for environmentalists
Congress approves new forest code that represents a serious reverse for environmental movement. The ball is now in Dilma's court.
Letter from Marabá
In the second instalment of his blog, Francis McDonagh talks about his return to Brazil's 'faroeste' in the state of Pará.