Losing Latin America
The author argues that America's 'backyard' has never been so united and independent of U.S. influence.
Mexico: The Cost of U.S. Dumping
Timothy Wise examines the impact of NAFTA on Mexican agriculture.
Brazil: Love and Revolution
Brazil's pyjama generals take up arms against a TV soap. Jan Rocha reports from Sao Paulo.
USA subsidises Brazil’s cotton to protect Monsanto
The cash-strapped US government is paying Brazil's cotton farmers to stop Brazil suspending intellectual property rights on GMOs.
No New Moves From Obama in Central America
After a visit to Central America it becomes clear that the U.S. won't commit new funds to the region above what has already been promised, despite the growing crisis.
‘Killing Democracy’ in Haiti, Canadian-Style
Kevin Edmonds explores the exploitative structure which humanitarian aid can take, looking at the recent example of Canada in Haiti.
Brazil: OAS calls for halt to Belo Monte
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights of the Organisation of American States (OAS) says that work should end on the Belo Monte hydroelectric power station on the Xingu river, pending "full, free and informed" consultation with the affected comm
VENEZUELA: The Beginning of the End for Chávez?
As opinion poll after opinion poll point to falling support for Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez, this article examines the reasons behind the decline.
Colombian community prepares to sell forest carbon credits
The author writes about an initiative that puts an indigenous community in Colombia at the forefront of the fight against climate change.
Peruvian elections or how to change history for ever
The Peruvian elections have produced an unexpected result. Ollanta Humala and Keiko Fujimori will face each other in the run-off. Anything could happen in an unusual electoral process.