Eduardo Galeano: Latin America’s social justice laureate
A fine tribute to the legendary Uruguayan author of Open Veins of Latin America
Uruguay punches above its weight
Uruguay, once regarded as a backwater, is taking on the Big Boys with its daring new policies.
Uruguay: Guantanamo Bay and the elections
A Guantanamo Bay detainee is on hunger strike following delays to the completion of his transfer to Uruguay. But the election climate in Uruguay means there is unlikely to be a speedy resolution of his case.
Uruguay: Uncertainty looms over election second round
President Mujica's chosen successor remains favourite, but the margin is tight.
Uruguay: Pepe Mujica, hero, populist, or demagogue?
President Mujica's humble life and style have been widely popular, but not everyone likes or respects him. Javier Farje reports from Montevideo.
Uruguay: Welcome offered to Guantanamo detainees
President Mujica has accepted a US proposal to accept Guantanamo detainees as refugees.
Brazil 1964: Never again!
March 31 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the military coup in Brazil, which ushered in the era of dictatorships in Latin America.
Uruguay: saying ‘no’ to open pit mining
Hundreds demonstrate in Montevideo against large London-based iron ore project
Uruguay – agribusiness is wiping out family farming
Large-scale commercial farming, particularly of soya, is imposing GMOs and destroying rural livelihoods.
Galeano’s Children of the Days: A Calendar of Human History
A new book by Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano illustrates human potential through poems, tales, histories and observation.
