Action for Argentina UK
We are a politically pluralist collective of journalists, academics, trade unionists, students, activists, workers and others living in the UK who are concerned about...
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...
Brazilian movement takes inspiration from Zapatistas
The autonomous movement that spearheaded the Brazilian protests took direct inspiration from the horizontal model of Mexico’s Zapatista communities.
Voices of Latin America Launch: LAB Newsletter 07 January 2019
07 January 2019
Dear LAB Supporter and Friend,
LAB News
Only two weeks to go! Reserve your tickets now!
Voices of Latin America - social movements and...
Transparency in Jacareacanga: Don’t you dare talk to me!
The company in charge of environmental impact studies for hydro-electric plants on the Tapajos river does not like journalists.
Brazil: Bolsonaro is “the backwardness no country deserves”
He is the backwardness no country deserves to have. And we are the women who will not let him win
Women in Brazil have become...
Bolsonaro’s people: the Amazon, indigenous and landless at risk
President-elect Jair Bolsonaro has chosen Ricardo Salles as Brazil’s environment minister. The former São Paulo state government environment secretary is under investigation for...
Venezuela – the real significance of the student protests
The growing use of social media in political protests is an exciting new democratic tool, isn’t it? Not always, warns Venezuela expert Dr Julia Buxton, looking at the alarming ways in which it is being used in Venezuela today.
Tapajos under attack 15: Brazil on verge of legitimizing Amazon land...
Brazil’s president has until 22 June to approve or veto two bills (PLC 4 and PLC 5) turning over more than 600,000 hectares...
Voices of Latin America: LAB Newsletter 19 December 2018
19 December 2018
Dear LAB Supporter and Friend,
LAB News
Two new major LAB publications in two months. First Amazon Besieged - by dams, soya, agribusiness...