NICARAGUA: De Facto Electoral President Convokes Elections
The controversial Supreme Electoral Council convokes presidential elections. Tim Rogers reports.
PANAMA: The Ngabe-Bugle Comarca: Panama’s democracy on the line
Indigenous leaders withdraw their recognition of the national government due to plans to mine the Cerro Colorado mountain. A plan which is likely to cause environmental destruction and contamination of the water supply.
Brazil: expanding citizenship
For the left, Dilma Rousseff's victory in the Brazilian elections on 31 October is extremely significant. Perhaps Lula's greatest achievement, says university lecturer Alfredo Saad Filho, has been to increase citizenship among the poor and this is some
Argentina: new political era with Kirchner’s death
Political uncertainty as country enters a new era with the death of the country's most powerful politician.
Peru: Lima’s new mayor
In a special article for LAB, Nick Caistor, who has worked closely with Susana Villarán over the last 15 years, looks at the person and the politician.
UNDP and OAS Present Second Report on Democracy in Latin America
The 'Our Democracy' report released by the OAS and UNDP this month highlights the challenges Latin America faces as it seeks to find its democratic identity.
Argentina: Remembering Kirchner
Former president Nestor Kirchner, who has died unexpectedly of a heart attack, is remembered for his leadership role in standing up to the USA
Cuba unveils new economic freedoms for businesses
Potential entrepreneurs queue for government gazette detailing the most significant economic changes on the island since the 1990s.
Brazil: dirty tricks against Dilma
As the second round of the elections approaches, the extreme right is waging a vicious campaign against Dilma Rousseff.