Mockus: not quite man of the hour
Gearóid Ó Loingsigh, a journalist based in Bogotá, gives his interpretation of the surprising election results in a special piece for LAB.
Colombia: Scenes from a Green Revolution
Green Party supporters are circulating images on the internet to mobilise support for Mockus.
The Poor Always Pay: The Electoral Crisis in Haiti
Beverly Bell looks at the real winners and losers from the crisis which has taken over since the disputed elections in Haiti on 28th November. Regardless of who is drawn the winner in the second round, it is the poor, who number the greatest, who will
List of Charges Against Jean-Claude ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier Continues to Grow
Former dictator moves from hotel to private Port-au-Prince residence as judicial proceedings over his rule gather pace.
Lessons from Central America
Robert White examines foreign policy by the US and its influence on Central American democracy.
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.
Brazil: Dilma’s inauguration
In her first speech as president, Dilma Rousseff delighted many Brazilians with her poise, flair and her determination to confront tricky issues, such as the position of women in Brazilian society.
Brazil election goes to second round
Presidential candidates face runoff after Green surge scuppers outright win for Dilma Rousseff.
LETTER FROM BUENOS AIRES
Nick Caistor talks about 200 yeas of Argentina's independence, with celebrations marred by political bickering
Mexico: Zapatistas: The war with no breath?
Arsenault looks back at the acheivements of the Zapatista rebellion 17 years on.