Uncle Nobel and the Scriptwriter
Fellow Peruvian, Javier Farje, who years later studied at the same military college as Mario Vargas Llosa, is delighted that the Nobel Committee has finally recognised the genius of his compatriot.
Brazil: environment on the agenda
Greenpeace in Brazil believes that the electoral results show that voters are finally waking up to the seriousness of the environmental crisis. We publish their press release, in Portuguese (and in English).
Panama Awakes
José Alcoff discusses a new law brought into effect in Panama which circumvents worker rights and environmental considerations.
Economist interviews President Lula of Brazil
The Economist interviewed Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on September 9th, 2010. We reproduce the edited transcript of the conversation.
GM soya “a death sentence” for Argentina
GM soya: a "death sentence" for Argentina. In a special article for LAB, Claire Robinson, the editor of GM Watch, reports on efforts to silence a scientist whose investigations suggest that the widespread spraying of glyphosate, a herb
Colombia: anger at expulsion of senator
Messages of support from all over the world have been pouring in to the widely respected Colombian Senator, Piedad Cordoba, after the inspector-general's unexpected decision to kick her out of Congress.
Cubans in shock at Raul Casto’s warning of an end to...
Announcements that thousands of Cubans will need to look for work in the private sector as they are laid off from state employment has provoked many different reactions in Cuba.
Labour Rights under Attack in Honduras
A recent report issued by the International Trade Union Confederation discusses the violations of labour rights, specifically since the 2009 coup d’état.
Guatemala: Another Trade Unionist Murdered
Trade Unionist murdered in Guatemala acts as a reminder of the dangers faced by union representatives.
Nicaragua: President Ortega Insists Nicaragua Won’t Suffer Coup
In the light of the recent political unrest in Ecuador President Ortega or Nicaragua comments on the prospects of a similar event in Nicaragua. Tim Rogers reports.