Chile: Lies, Censorship & El Mercurio
After years of being banned or buried, Chilean state TV finally screens a film about the role of the Edwards' family media group in backing the dictatorship.
El Salvador: A respite from Monsanto’s predations?
The US Embassy has dropped a pre-condition for aid requiring use of GM seed.
CLACSO’s World Cup Notebook
The Latin American Council for the Social Sciences produced a fascinating blog about the Cup and its importance and impact on the countries of the Region.
Instituto BR
Established to nurture cultural and educational projects which go beyond the obvious representations of Brazil
Amazon Film Festival: Weaving Resistance with the Munduruku
A new documentary film about a Munduruku village on the Tapajós river region in Brazilian Amazonas, directed by LAB editor Nayana Fernandez.
Follow the money
Never before has Brazil received so much coverage in the UK media as in the build-up to the World Cup. But, says Sue Branford, one key issue has been ignored.
Meet our Salvadorean friends
A new blog describing Nueva Esperanza, a rural community in Bajo Lempa, Usulután, El Salvador
We was robbed (again)…
It could have been so different. Instead Brazil got corruption, repression, white elephant megastadiums... and FIFA
Girls in Play: Sexual exploitation and the World Cup
A brilliant comic-blog from LAB Partner A Pública, describes the trafficking of young girls to World Cup cities.
Manaus: England fans’ friendly
Friendly match arranged for England football fans in Manaus