BNDES 5: The Bank for for continental dam construction
Working through IIRSA, the Bank is funding dam construction throughout South America.
BNDES 4: The Bank and Belo Monte
Without the bank, BNDES would not have been built. But this massive act of environmental hubris is fraught with problems.
BNDES 3: The Bank for the Four Sisters
The rise of the Brazil's giant construction companies is intimately linked to power, corruption and bank loans
Pope Francis thrills South America
The Pope delivered a strongly political message in his recent visit to Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay, one that is reverberating around the world.
Cochabamba Declaration
The Cochabamba Declaration mobilises scientists and indigenous experts concerning the preservation of rock art and indigenous sacred places in South America
Peru: four years of Humala
Little has emerged of the 'great transformation' promised by Ollanta Humala when he was elected in June 2011.
Spain: why Venezuela is toxic for Podemos
How the media use Venezuela links to attack the left, in Spain, Peru and Mexico
Tribute to indigenous leaders
Profiles of four individuals who have fought mining, logging and land-seizures to protect their communities.
Peru: four outstanding indigenous leaders
Profiles of four individuals who have fought mining, logging and land-seizures to protect their communities.
