Venezuela is not Greece
Mark Weisbrot replies to Juan Forero, arguing that the scale of Venezuela's economic crisis has been wildly exaggerated.
Oil-rich Venezuela gripped by economic crisis
Juan Forero, from the Washington Post, argues that the country is paralysed by the crisis.
The irresistible rise of Mockus
Could Antanas Mockus become Colombia's next president? Nick Caistor, who has been following his career for many years, traces the rise of this extraordinary politician.
Brazil: violence against rural workers increases
The Catholic Church's Pastoral Land Commission (CPT) says rural organisations are under siege.
Arizona at Epicentre of Divisive U.S. Immigration Debate
The author argues that a new immigration law in Arizona will create tensions in the border with Mexico.
Hugo Chávez’s First Decade in Office: Breakthroughs and Shortcomings
Steve Ellner analyses ten years of Hugo Chávez and Chavismo.
Paraguay and the Soya Invasion
In a powerful radio documentary Gary Northan looks at the destruction of peasant communities caused by soya for biofuels.
UNASUR Bloc Lashes Out at EU Over Honduras
Unasur has a new leader and says "no" to Honduras.
Belo Monte — Indians threaten “river of blood”
Controversy over Brazil’s giant hydropower station in the Xingu river is set to intensify. Sue Branford reports.
BRIC countries come into their own
President Lula of Brazil says that the BRIC countries represent nearly one half of the world's population. They are the new agents of change.
