Theatre: CASA 2015 Festival London
CASA's eighth Latin American Theatre Festival gets under way with Mexican plays from the Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol theatre group and the Colectivo Alebrije.
Eduardo Galeano: Latin America’s social justice laureate
A fine tribute to the legendary Uruguayan author of Open Veins of Latin America
Sinister use of social media
The use by the police of social media to coordinate revenge killings may explain the increase in police-related homicides in Brazil in recent months.
Honduras 6
In his final blog James Watson expresses his enormous admiration for the Honduran people in their struggle against corruption, exploitation and social injustice.
Brazil — growing concern over Tapajós river dams
While the press is talking about the impact of the dams on the indigenous communities downstream whose land will be flooded, little is being said about the upstream communities who also have a lot to lose.
Honduras 5: the pernicious impact of mining
Honduras is in the process of giving away almost a third of its land territory to mining companies, with a horrific impact on people and the environment.
Honduras 3: thousands march against corruption
James Watson took part in the largest demonstration in Honduras in recent history. This is his account.
Honduras 4: the UN arrives
James Watson spends a night with the hunger-strikers, as the police reacts more aggressively to the continued mass mobilisation.
Honduras 2: the Antorchas movement against corruption
In his second blog from Honduras, James Watson tells the story of the amazing emergence of the protest movement in Tegucigalpa.
Honduras 1: Indigenous groups defend their land
In the first of a series of posts, James Watson describes the work of COPINH to protect their land and the environment.