Massacre en Tlatelolco, 2 October 1968
Shows footage of the infamous massacre of scores, probably hundreds of students in Mexico City, who were protesting at extravagant government spending on the...
Bem Viver: the inspiring role of young people
Rios de Encontro (Rivers of Meeting), is an eco-cultural and socio-educational project based in the community of Cabelo Seco, Pará, Brazil. The project spent...
Costa Rica: is the far right poised for victory?
In an unprecedented political atmosphere, Costa Ricans will vote for a new president on February 4th. The country has become famous for its wonderful...
Belize: Teechaz gat yuh bak
From Punta Gorda: In the second of three blog posts, Rachel Simon explores indigenous land rights and social issues in southern Belize. Rachel spent...
Victory for Munduruku Indians
Brazilian environmental agency rejects Tapajós River mega-dam, citing likely major impacts on indigenous people and on the environment. It is a remarkable victory for the Munduruku Indians.
MEXICO: Still no answers for Ayotzinapa relatives
Relatives of the victims are threatening to break off all talks with the government, for failing to clarify what happened to their loved ones.
Cochabamba Declaration
The Cochabamba Declaration mobilises scientists and indigenous experts concerning the preservation of rock art and indigenous sacred places in South America
Peru: four years of Humala
Little has emerged of the 'great transformation' promised by Ollanta Humala when he was elected in June 2011.
Mexico: Ayotzinapa eight months on
Renowned Mexican writer Elena Poniatowska reflects on the current situation in Mexico, eight months on from the disappearance of 43 student teachers in Ayoztinapa in the state of Guerrero, and the sacking of a prominent journalist.
Brazil: Munduruku order anthropologist to leave their lands
The Munduruku Indians living along the Tapajos river in the Brazilian Amazon demand the right to be before fully consulted before an academic study is carried out in their villages.