Amnesty Internation on human rights in Cuba
In its 2010 Human Rights Report, Amnesty International says that the situation has not improved in Cuba
Amazon Journey 2013
LAB Editors Sue Branford & Nayana Fernandez travel to the Amazon to visit garimpeiros, quilombos, Mundukuru Indians and others defending land and community rights.
Brazil: Preventive policing unleashed
The first anniversary of the São Paulo protests is marked by an illegal inquiry, persecution and more brutality.
Bolivia — Evo Morales wins comfortable victory
Almost two-thirds of the population still support Morales and his policies. The Bolivia Information Forum provides initial analysis.
The Challenges of 21st Century Socialism in Venezuela
An interview with William Robinson, Professor of Sociology, University of California at Santa Barbara
Tiburon aid worker to speak about El Salvador crop shortages
Extreme weather conditions in Central America have created drought in El Salvador in recent months. Will Jason reports.
Mexican Drug Violence Sparks Exodus
About 300 families flee Cuidad Meir following days of gang battles triggered by killing of Tony the Tormenta.
VENEZUELA: WASHINGTON DOESN’T LIKE THE WAY THEY VOTE
Washington ignores its own close-call elections: Kennedy, Bush, even Obama.
The Lethal Spread of Mexico’s Los Zetas
The reach of the Mexican drug-trafficking group is extending south. It will take more than an iron fist policy to stop it.
Haiti: Sexual Violence Against Women Increasing
Haiti: Sexual Violence Against Women Increasing. As the aid effort in Haiti continues Amnesty issues a new report, discussing the threat of sexual violence women face on a daily basis.