Chinese labour in Latin America & the Caribbean
A new project about the diverse legacies of early Chinese labour migration to the Caribbean and Latin America features stories of those who trace their roots back to mainland China.
Abrázame como antes: Queer love as care and compassion towards society’s...
Costa Rica is a relatively safe haven in the region for migrants fleeing the North Triangle, including LGBTQ+ people. Costa Rican film Abrázame como...
Hope despite complexity: reflections on the Feminist Movement Building School
The Feminist Movement Building School was held in Mexico City from 28 August to 1 September 2023, organised by JASS Just Associates and the Feminist Centre for Racial Justice.
Costa Rica: women, sex and the natural world
Clara Sola takes an imaginative look at a woman’s release from the social constraints that shape her life, through her unique connection to the natural world.
The Power of Hip Hop in Protest
Louise Morris spoke with Costa Rican hip hop artist, Nakury, about the power of hip hop in protests, somatic solidarity, empowerment through hip hop culture, and how we can effectively harness music in social movements.
Bananas boom while workers pay the price
Despite Latin America having some of the highest COVID-19 death rates in the world, the ‘essential’ banana export industry has thrived, while workers have...
An open and shut case – schools and Covid-19
‘What’s that huge queue for?’ I asked my friend. He simply shrugged his shoulders as we stared at the seemingly endless line of people,...
Covid-19 reaches Costa Rica: hopes and fears
‘Coronavirus will
never hit Costa Rica. There are no direct flights between China and here’.
These are the words that an acquaintance confidently shared just 7...
Migration & displacement – LAB Newsletter July 2019
Dear LAB Supporter and Friend,
31 July 2019
Migration
and Displacement at crisis point
In addition to our website, LAB’s Facebook page provides a daily stream of summaries...
Costa Rica: religious extremism in the ascendant
Costa Ricans went to the voting booths on February 4 to confirm what most polls had predicted: the victory of evangelical singer Fabricio Alvarado...
