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.
Guatemala: ‘Reconciliation’ at gun-point
The Guatemalan right is not too bothered about Ríos Montt himself. What they fear is the precedent.
Photo Essay: Ríos Montt Genocide Trial
Former Guatemalan head of state Jose Efrain Rios Montt, who ruled Guatemala from March 1982 to August 1983, was sentenced to 80 years' imprisonment for genocide and crimes against humanity by a Guatemalann court. This case is the first in world history.
Amazon: deforestation hits hydropower
Reduced rainfall as a result of deforestation will hit output of hydroelectric power stations, warns The New York Times
Guatemala: Appeal on behalf of anti-mine protestors
Communities close to a Canadian-owned mine have been placed under virtual military rule.
Brazil — indians harness the wind
While Brazil’s Government tends to favour a one-size-fits-all approach to energy provision, an indigenous group in the far north has come up with its own more sustainable solution.
Costa Rican Pineapple Workers Reinstated
Five years after being fired from the giant Piña Frut pineapple farm, two workers return to work after successful action by their union, SITRAP.
Nicaragua: the never ending hope
In this blog from Managua, LAB editor Javier Farje, writes about the trials and tribulation of the Sandinistas who are not prepared to lay down the weapon of hope.
Guatemala: fighting for women’s rights
Photojournalist Cristina Chiquín talks about women's rights and the trial of former general Rios Montt in the second of Silvia Rothlisberger's interviews with activists in Latin America.