Colombia: Poverty falls but the gaps widen
Between 2002 and 2010 poverty fell in Colombia, though less than in other Latin American countries. But the gaps, especially between the main urban centres and rural areas, widened.
Nicaragua: New law passed to protect women from violence
Through a national campaign, the Maria Elena Cuadra women's movement (MEC) has succeeded in getting a new law passed to protect women from violence.
Apuntes sobre las elecciones en el Caribe Norte
In this article (in Spanish), the author visits a region that two decades ago was at the centre of the fight between the Reagan-sponsored contras and the Sandinistas, and finds that the Miskito indians have not experienced much progress.
Nicaragua: autonomy works (sort of)
Indigenous groups on the Atlantic coast and the Sandinistas are gradually learning how to live with each other. An interview with Michael Campbell from CEDEHCA.
Thousands of sugar cane workers die as wealthy nations stall on...
According to a new report, hundreds of sugarcane workers are dying in Central America as a result of of a strange kidney disease, without any serious investigation being carried out as to the cause.
Nicaraguan elections: why the Sandinistas won so overwhelmingly
The London-based Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign explains the victory of Daniel Ortega.
Elections in Nicaragua: Concerns about the electoral process and the state...
In an article published before last Sunday's elections, WOLA analysed concerns about President Daniel Ortega's behaviour.
Questions & answers on the Nicaraguan elections
The London-based Nicaragua Solidarity campaign has prepared a simple guide to the November general elections.
Latin America and Gaddafi
How can Latin America's 'revolutionary' leaders support Gaddafi? Those who came to power on the back of mass democratic movements cannot deny Libyans the right to topple a dictator, says Mike Gonzalez.
Nicaragua and Venezuela may be ‘hit’ over Libya
The hacker activist group, Anonymous, has said it may attack media and government websites in Nicaragua and Venezuela because of pro-Gaddafi stance.