Peru: a 10-year ban on GMOs
In December 2011 Peru became the latest country in Latin America to ban genetically modified organisms. But can it be sustained?
Brazil – the GMO momentum
The area covered by genetically modified crops has been growing rapidly but the anti-GM campaign is far from defeated.
Costa Rica’s struggle to keep Monsanto out
On the 25th May, more than 450 cities in the world marched against Monsanto, and San Jose was no exception.
Brazil — Waimiri-Atroari indigenous massacre
Thanks to Brazil's Truth Commission, hard evidence is finally emerging of one of the worst atrocities of the last 40 years
Dismantling democracy – the assault on indigenous rights in Brazil
Not since the days of military dictatorship have Brazil's Indian communities faced such massive attacks on their rights.
Guatemala: It certainly was genocide
Some have doubted whether the killings during Guatemala's civil war amounted to genocide. COHA sets the record straight.
EL SALVADOR: BEATRIZ GIVES BIRTH AFTER THERAPEUTIC ABORTION DENIED
After a Supreme Court ruling which denied an abortion, and intervention by the IACHR, Beatriz gave birth by caesarean. Her baby has died.
FIFA Beware! Journalist Teams Up with Brazil’s World Cup Victims
Investigative journalist Andrew Jennings meets those harmed or threatened by the commercial bull-dozer of the 2014 World Cup.
British supermarkets, GMO soya and birth defects
The UK's six largest supermarkets have quietly decided to allow more GM soya into the food chain, despite horrific evidence of the impact of the GM soya boom in Argentina.
Guatemala: Ríos Montt conviction overturned
The guilty of genocide verdict against the former President is annulled. All evidence since April 19 will have to be reheard.