Letter from Recife
Francis McDonagh has returned to Recife in the north-east of Brazil after an absence of over a decade. This is his first blog on his trip to South America.
South America: an emerging military power
In an increasingly insecure global climate, UNASUR plans to invest billions of dollars in defence. Brazil alone is to acquire 20 conventional and 6 nuclear submarines by 2023. Raúl Zibechi examines the issue.
Brazil: the Kaiowá-Guarani genocide
The slow decline of the Kaiowá-Guarani Indians continues, fuelled by their terrible lack of land. Any government -- and particularly Brazil's PT government -- should feel deeply ashamed. Jan Rocha reports from São Paulo.
Brazil: more indigenous resistance
Kayabi and Munduruku Indians say 'no' to six hydro-electric power stations
Amazon: Did Dorothy Stang die for nothing?
In Brazil illegal loggers are once again threatening families in the south of Pará where the US nun, Dorothy Stang, was assassinated in 2005. Natália Guerrero reports.
Brazil: energy policies under the spotlight
As the government continues to push ahead with its highly controversial Belo Monte hydroelectric power station, despite legal obstacles, Francis McDonagh has been following the debate over Brazil's energy policies.
Brazil: Kaiowá-Guarani Indian assassinated
On 18 November 40 gunmen invaded an indigenous community in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, killing the cacique and wounding others.
Brazil: the ‘Pacification’ of Rocinha
On 13th November, heavily-armed security forces took over the favela of Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro, evicting the drug-traffickers.
Join the Call: No More Evictions for Rio 2016 Olympics
Amnesty International and other organisations are demanding a stop to the eviction of the poor from their homes for the sake of the Olympic Games.
Brazil and Colombia: An Unexpected Alliance
Colombia's new close ties with Brazil are exposing the United States' increasing isolation in the region.