Haiti: human rights activists in the line of fire
The recent killings of a leading activist and his wife are part of a worsening human rights situation in Haiti.
Violence in Mexico and Latin America
Latin America still has the highest rate of crime in the world. Drug traffic, corruption and the United States have all played a vital role in this drama.
COHA CALLS ON WASHINGTON-CARACAS TO NEGOTIATE OUTSTANDING CONFLICTS
This is the right time for Caracas and Washington to start a dialogue to put an end to the crisis in Venezuela.
Venezuela: same old, same old…
With the same tactics and media coverage, sections of the right are unwilling or unable to change their stripes.
Venezuela: Protests in abundance, wisdom in short supply
Neither the Government nor the opposition seem to be willing to engage in a dialogue to put an end to the current crisis in Venezuela.
Venezuela: how photos get manipulated
An astonishing catalogue of images posted on social media which turn out to be crude fakes, borrowed from other events in other countries.
Venezuela Conflict Alert
The International Crisis Groups has issued a warning about the potential escalation of the political crisis in Venezuela and calls for a dialogue to avoid a civil war.
Venezuela: violent demonstrations and the media
Amid mounting tensions, the Maduro government shows some restraint
MEXICO: VIGILANTES — FRIEND OR FOE?
Self-defence units are springing up all over Mexico.The Peña Nieto government has signed a pact legalizing many of them, but will it be able to control their activities?
Catalytic Communities (Catcomm)
A collaborative network which organizes support for favela residents in Rio de Janeiro