HONDURAS: THREE YEARS AFTER THE COUP
John Perry looks at the disastrous outcome of the 2009 coup in Honduras and the difficulties and dangers confronting all who resist the new government.
WOLA vs. Honduran Democracy
The author takes a critical approach towards a widely respected human rights organisation
BABETTE’S FEAST FOR THE DISPOSSESSED: WHY THE FUTURE OF CHAVISMO MATTERS
Chavismo put the barrios on the map and gave their inhabitants a sense of pride.
Brazil: the last few days
As Brazilians prepare to vote in the elections on 3 October, things are hotting up. The latest opinion polls suggest that support for Dilma Rousseff, the PT candidate, is dropping. Jan Rocha reports in an article especially written for LAB.
LATIN AMERICA: NO MORE OLD-STYLE COUPS?
Analysts in Argentina and Brazil are suggesting that the impeachment of President Lugo in Paraguay is an example of new-style 21st century coups. LAB 's Sue Branford looks at the arguments.
UN Official Urges Cuba to Heed Events in Egypt, Tunisia
As events in North Africa a UN official encourages Cuba to consider democratic reforms and the problem of structural racial discrimintation on the island.
Fidel Castro delivers 50th anniversary address
Huge crowd in Havana greets shorter than usual speech by Cuba's former president who appears in rude health.
Colombia’s Elections: Under the Gun
Laura Carsen says that parliamenatary elections in Colombia were not as clean as the UN claims.
WHAT FUTURE FOR THE BOLIVARIAN REVOLUTION?
Are the revolutions roots deep enough to stand the test of time? (Video)
Bulletin 24 February 2010
It is official: Latin America will have a new body (without the USA) ♦ Argentina: support from the region ♦ Cuba: dissident dies after hunger strike ♦ Venezuela: proposals to save energy ♦ Venezuela: proposals to save energy