Venezuela is not Greece
Mark Weisbrot replies to Juan Forero, arguing that the scale of Venezuela's economic crisis has been wildly exaggerated.
Oil-rich Venezuela gripped by economic crisis
Juan Forero, from the Washington Post, argues that the country is paralysed by the crisis.
UNASUR Bloc Lashes Out at EU Over Honduras
Unasur has a new leader and says "no" to Honduras.
BRIC countries come into their own
President Lula of Brazil says that the BRIC countries represent nearly one half of the world's population. They are the new agents of change.
Brazilian economy storms ahead but who is benefiting?
Prospects for the Brazilian economy have rarely been better, but at home left-wing analysts are concerned about who is really benefiting. Sue Branford reports.
Communities battle to save Amazon forest
Amazon communities have seized barges of hard wood to protest over illegal logging. Americas Report has the story
Mexican workers fight for rights
Violence is not the only curse of Ciudad Juarez. Exploitation of workers is another one, argues Kent Paterson
Bulletin 2 March 2010
Chile: international aid arrives – people and authorities organise against looting ♦ Argentina: welcome US mediation ♦ Chile: earthquake will not stop economic growth ♦ Bolivia: Rains destroy communities
Bulletin 1 March 2010
Chile: Army controls devastated areas – rescue efforts start – Why Chile coped better than Haiti ♦ Colombia: the end of the Uribe adventure, for now ♦ Argentina: politics makes inflation go up ♦ Meeting to prepare COP16
Bulletin
Venezuela leaves human rights organisation ♦ Colombia: Constitutional court says no Uribe re-election ♦ Telefónica increases profits ♦ Uruguay and the ethical house