Brazilian movement takes inspiration from Zapatistas
The autonomous movement that spearheaded the Brazilian protests took direct inspiration from the horizontal model of Mexico’s Zapatista communities.
Mexico – mounting protests against GM decision
Enrique Pena Nieto's government will soon decide whether to allow transnational companies to start the commercial planting of GM maize, but opposition is growing among Mexican farmers, scientists and activists.
Mother’s Day in Mexico: A Day of Grief and Indignation
Mothers of victims of forced disappearances celebrate the most important family holiday in Mexico with grief and a dignified rage.
Mexico: Airport Threatens Farmworkers Again
After halting the project a decade ago, the people of San Salvador Atenco are organising to combat new, and worse plans for an airport on their land.
FEMICIDE IN MEXICO: THE COTTON FIELD CASE AND ITS SEQUELS
Government action is failing lamentably to protect Mexican women from a wave of violence and femicide.
LATIN AMERICA: WHOSE FREE PRESS?
At last the question all too rarely asked about 'free' press: who owns it?
MEXICO: GROWING INDIGENOUS RESISTANCE
While the international press focused on the bogus story of the 'end of the world' Mayan prediction, it missed the real story: the silent march of thousands of Zapatistas on 21 December.
Peace Brigades International – UK Section (PBI UK)
PBI sends teams of international volunteers to areas of conflict at the request of local human rights defenders who are threatened because of their legitimate, nonviolent, human rights activities.
FILM: GAEL GARCIA BERNAL ON ‘NO’
The Mexican film actor discusses 'No', his film about Chile, and the relationship of politics and the cinema.